Troubleshooting
Chinese evergreen problems — and how to fix them
Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Yellow leaves
Overwatering or natural turnover of old foliage.
Full chinese evergreen yellow leaves diagnosis →Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Full chinese evergreen brown leaf tips diagnosis →Slow growth
Light or temperature too low for active growth.
Full chinese evergreen slow growth diagnosis →Faded variegation
Too little light for variegated cultivars; move closer to a window.
Prevent chinese evergreen problems before they start
Most chinese evergreen issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common aglaonema (chinese evergreen) problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Chinese evergreen watering schedule
- Chinese evergreen light requirements
- Best soil mix for chinese evergreen
- Chinese evergreen temperature & humidity
- Full chinese evergreen care guide
Looking for chinese evergreen in general rather than its problems? Read the full chinese evergreen care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Chinese evergreen problems — FAQ
Why is my chinese evergreen yellow leaves?
Overwatering or natural turnover of old foliage.
Why is my chinese evergreen brown leaf tips?
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Why is my chinese evergreen slow growth?
Light or temperature too low for active growth.
Why is my chinese evergreen faded variegation?
Too little light for variegated cultivars; move closer to a window.