{"title":"Aglaonemas (Chinese Evergreens)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAglaonemas, the Chinese evergreens, are the indoor plants for colour in a room without much light. Their broad, lance-shaped leaves come splashed with silver, pink, cream or red, they stay a tidy 60cm to 90cm, and they tolerate the dim corners, dry air and irregular watering that defeat fussier plants. This range has five forms, from the pink-flushed Red Valentine to the big silver New Guinea Shield. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an aglaonema\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by colour, then by size. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-evergreen-red-valentine-aglaonema-red-valentine\"\u003eRed Valentine\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Valentine') is the most colourful, pink and red flooding the leaf with green only at the edges, on a compact plant to about 60cm. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/siam-aurora-aglaonema\"\u003eSiam Aurora\u003c\/a\u003e has green leaves edged and veined in bright red, a little taller at 80cm. Eileen and Dang Mongkol are the silver-marbled forms, cool grey-green and cream on plants to 70cm, the look most people picture when they think of a Chinese evergreen. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/new-guinea-shield-plant-aglaonema-new-guinea-shield\"\u003eNew Guinea Shield\u003c\/a\u003e is the largest, broad silver-centred leaves on a plant about 90cm tall and wide, substantial enough to furnish a corner on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere aglaonemas work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere indoors out of direct sun. The silver and green forms are among the most shade tolerant of all indoor plants and hold their looks in a hallway, an office under fluorescent light or a room lit from one window. The red and pink forms keep more colour in medium to bright indirect light. They dislike cold: keep them above about 12 degrees, away from winter draughts and air-conditioner outlets, which makes them a plant for inside the house rather than an unheated sunroom in Melbourne or Canberra. Outdoors they grow only in the shaded, humid gardens of the tropics and subtropics. The sap contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. They sit with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow-light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotting and repotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a free-draining indoor mix in a pot with drainage holes, one size up from the grower pot. Aglaonemas grow slowly and are happy slightly pot-bound; repot every two to three years in spring. A plant that has grown leggy can be cut back to 10cm above the mix in spring and will reshoot from the base. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003ethe best low-light plants\u003c\/a\u003e places aglaonemas among the alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of mix are dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter, and tip out the saucer. They forgive a late watering far better than a soggy pot. Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength liquid fertiliser. Wipe the leaves now and then, and turn the pot so the plant grows evenly. Remove the small arum-like flowers, which are not showy and take energy from the leaves. Mealybugs and scale are the pests to watch; wipe them off with soapy water or methylated spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does an aglaonema need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little for the silver and green forms, which cope with a dim room. The red and pink forms want medium to bright indirect light to keep their colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually cold draughts, very dry air, or fluoride and salts in tap water. Move the plant away from vents and water it with rainwater or water left to stand overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs aglaonema safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Chewing the leaves irritates the mouth and causes drooling and vomiting in cats and dogs. Keep it out of their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Chinese evergreen grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 60cm and 90cm tall and about as wide, slowly, over several years. They do not outgrow a room.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-guinea-shield-plant-aglaonema-new-guinea-shield","title":"New Guinea Shield Plant - Aglaonema 'New Guinea Shield'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Guinea Shield (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'New Guinea Shield') is the indoor plant for the corner of the room the light never really reaches. It forms a broad clump about 90cm tall and 90cm across, with wide shield shaped leaves marbled in cream, silver and deep green. Growth is slow and steady, so it holds its shape for years without repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles genuinely low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, south facing corners and offices lit by ceiling panels all work, though variegation stays brightest in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe foliage is the whole show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are insignificant and easily removed, so the cream and silver leaf pattern carries the plant every month of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing means low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in the same pot for three or four years and rarely needs more than a tidy up of older leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial without being wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 90cm each way it reads as a floor plant, filling space a smaller aglaonema cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a heated or cooled home your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender. Position it 2m to 3m back from a window, out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with a drainage hole and a saucer you can empty. A 300mm to 400mm decorative pot suits a mature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is limited to frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade under a roof. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing New Guinea Shield in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to low light. Direct sun through glass bleaches the leaves within days. It is frost tender and stops growing below about 15 degrees, so keep it clear of cold draughts and unheated rooms in southern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. Free drainage matters more than richness, because this plant will not accept sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. It appreciates humidity, so group it with other plants in dry inland air. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent leaves off at the base and wipe dust from the foliage so it can use what light it gets. Aglaonema is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it off the floor in a home where pets chew leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots and sold in packs of six, which suits a hallway run, a shaded balcony or a small office fitout rather than a single specimen purchase. Plants arrive established and already showing their mature leaf pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dropped lower leaf after transit is normal. Unpack promptly, water once, then give it a fortnight in stable light before expecting new growth. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eWatering and light mistakes that kill indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare other variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and sap contain insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Keep it on a stand or shelf if your pet is a nibbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark can I put it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives in genuinely dim rooms, but the leaves lose contrast and growth almost stops. Bright indirect light gives the strongest pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air or salts building up in the mix. Flush the pot through with water every few months and move it away from air conditioning outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44846395982143,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/New-Guinea-Shield-Plant-Aglaonema-New-Guinea-Shield.jpg?v=1741858341"},{"product_id":"chinese-evergreens-aglaonema-eileen","title":"Chinese evergreens - Aglaonema Eileen","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Evergreen Eileen (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eileen') is the quiet one in the aglaonema family, and the easiest to place. Broad leaves are washed silver grey through the centre with a fine dark green margin, so it lightens a dim corner without shouting. The clump reaches about 0.7m tall and 0.6m wide, and it grows slowly enough that it stays in proportion for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage that suits any interior.\u003c\/strong\u003e The muted grey and green sits comfortably with timber, concrete and white walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in genuinely low light, which is where most indoor plants thin out and stretch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing, so it stays put.\u003c\/strong\u003e No annual repotting and no sudden takeover of the shelf it was bought for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, occasional dusting of the leaves, and a feed in summer is the entire routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light suits it. Keep it out of direct sun through glass, which bleaches the silver centres to a papery beige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 250mm pot with drainage holes holds a mature clump. Choose one only slightly larger than the root ball, since a big pot holds too much wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it grows outdoors in full shade under cover, where it makes a good understorey filler beside ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Evergreen Eileen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors it grows anywhere in the country. Outdoors it is restricted to tropical and subtropical gardens in deep shade, because it is frost tender and marks at the first cold snap. Humidity suits it, dry air conditioning does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix with perlite added for air. Compacted, waterlogged mix is the usual cause of yellow lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top few centimetres dry before watering, then drain the pot fully. It slows right down in winter and needs much less water. Feed monthly in the warm months with a diluted liquid indoor fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply remove old leaves at the base as they yellow. If a stem lengthens and leans, cut it back and it will shoot again from lower down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube size, currently supplied on backorder, so allow extra time when ordering. Tube plants are young, with a few well marked leaves, and are best potted straight into a 175mm or 200mm container. Because it grows slowly, expect a year or two before it fills a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling in period of two to three weeks in a new position, then a new leaf. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003ePlants that cope with low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eSee the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants alive long term\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sap holds calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat of cats, dogs and children if a leaf is chewed. Place it high or choose a different plant if pets graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the red and pink aglaonemas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEileen is silver grey and green rather than pink or red, and it handles deeper shade. It is also slower, so it is the better pick for a spot you do not want outgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much water or a pot that does not drain. Let the mix dry a little between waterings and tip out any water sitting in the outer pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade and out of wind. It is frost tender, so anywhere with cold winters it belongs inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639023206719,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100406071615,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100406169919,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100406104383,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chinese-evergreens-Aglaonema-Eileen.jpg?v=1741858853"},{"product_id":"siam-aurora-aglaonema","title":"Siam Aurora - Aglaonema","description":"\u003cp\u003eSiam Aurora (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Siam Aurora') is the indoor plant to reach for when a room needs colour rather than another green leaf. Broad leaves are marbled cream and deep green with hot pink midribs and edges, on a clump that settles at about 80cm tall and 60cm across. It holds that colour in far less light than most variegated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink that does not fade indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits in the leaf itself rather than in a flush of new growth, so it lasts all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent in moderate light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal, but it holds condition well back from a window, which suits most living rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows steadily rather than quickly, so it stays in proportion to its pot for years without repotting or staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, feed twice over the warm months, and it asks for little else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, offices, bedrooms and hallways all suit it, anywhere in the country, because inside your climate stops mattering. Keep it clear of an air conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 250mm to 300mm wide is right for a single plant. Outdoors it wants a warm sheltered spot in filtered light, and only in tropical or subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 40cm apart in a shaded bed or a long trough, the pink foliage lifts a planting that would otherwise read as all green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Siam Aurora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest colour, and direct sun scorches the leaves. It is frost tender and wants to stay above 15 degrees, so in temperate and cool gardens treat it as an indoor plant year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite or bark for air. The pot needs a drainage hole, and the saucer needs tipping out after every water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. A half strength liquid feed monthly through spring and summer keeps the variegation strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove tired lower leaves at the base as they yellow, and pinch out the small flower spathes so the plant puts its energy into foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes, 125mm pots in packs of ten and 180mm pots in packs of six, so it is priced for a whole room or a fitout rather than a single specimen. The 125mm plants are young with three or four coloured leaves; the 180mm plants arrive as filled clumps ready for a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick foliage travels well, and you should expect little visible growth in the first month while the roots settle. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for rooms with less light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse other variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eFind an indoor pot that drains properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark a room can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes with low light better than most coloured foliage, but the pink dulls and growth slows in a genuinely dim corner. A spot a couple of metres from a window keeps the colour good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air, salts building up in the mix, or the pot sitting in water. Flush the mix through with clean water every few months and move the plant away from vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other aglaonemas the sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if a pet chews the leaves. Keep it on a shelf or bench in a home with a chewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":51624830992703,"sku":"QLD","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Siam-Aurora-Aglaonema.png?v=1766222935"},{"product_id":"chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-dang-mongkol","title":"Chinese evergreen - Aglaonema Dang Mongkol","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Evergreen 'Dang Mongkol' (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dang Mongkol') is one of the few genuinely handsome foliage plants that holds its looks in a room with very little natural light. It makes a dense low mound of broad patterned leaves to about 70cm tall and 60cm across, and grows slowly enough that a pot stays in proportion for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt performs in low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, bathrooms and offices lit by ceiling panels all work. Growth is faster in bright indirect light, but it does not sulk without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad, patterned foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide glossy marked leaves held on short stems in a full clump, rather than a leggy stalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for real rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 70cm by 60cm fills a plant stand or a corner without taking over a walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy in the same pot for three or four years, and a slow plant is a forgiving one when it comes to watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the use it is grown for, and inside your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot with a working drainage hole, only a little wider than the root ball. Aglaonemas resent a large volume of cold wet mix around small roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for pet owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aglaonema contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it off floor level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Evergreen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and strongest markings, and low light is tolerated well. Keep it out of direct sun through glass, which bleaches leaves within days. Outdoors it belongs only in tropical and subtropical gardens in full shade, since it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. It should hold some moisture but drain freely, and the pot must never stand in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top third of the mix has dried, then soak it and tip the saucer out: every seven to ten days in summer, every two to three weeks in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly in the warm months is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Cut spent lower leaves off at the base, and wipe dust from the foliage so the plant can use what light it has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is supplied as tube stock: a young plant with a handful of leaves and a compact root system. Because Chinese Evergreen is slow it takes a season or two to fill a 200mm pot, and two to three years to reach its mature 70cm. Pot it up one size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt travels well, though a bruised leaf edge can appear after transit and will grow out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Give yours a week somewhere bright before the first water, and expect a month of stillness before new leaves. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eShop plants proven in low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eThe best low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, causing mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Keep the plant on a stand or shelf if your pet chews leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark a room can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds condition in a room lit only by a small window or ceiling lights, which few plants manage. Growth almost stops there, so expect it to stay near the size you bought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade under a deep eave. It is frost tender, so in temperate and cool districts keep it indoors year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639023468863,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100434153791,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chinese-evergreen-Aglaonema-Dang-Mongkol.png?v=1766223085"},{"product_id":"chinese-evergreen-red-valentine-aglaonema-red-valentine","title":"Chinese Evergreen Red Valentine - Aglaonema 'Red Valentine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Evergreen Red Valentine (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Valentine') is the indoor plant to choose when you want colour without a flower. Each leaf is splashed and veined in pink and red over deep green, and the clump holds a tidy 60cm tall and wide. It asks for very little: bright indirect light, a drink when the mix dries, and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and red variegation is in the foliage itself, so the plant looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and does not sulk when you go away for a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in warm rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerance means bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal houses suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a shelf.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 60cm it fills a corner without taking over the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spot two to three metres back from a bright window is ideal. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the pale sections of the leaf, and deep gloom washes the pink out to plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 300mm decorative pot with drainage holes carries a mature clump. Repot every second or third spring rather than every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it grows outdoors in full shade under a covered patio, where the leaf colour reads well against dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Evergreen Red Valentine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors anywhere in the country. Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in a sheltered shaded spot, because it is frost tender and cold marks the leaves well before frost arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite for drainage. Wet, airless mix is the one thing that reliably kills this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix feels dry, let it drain fully, and never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Feed monthly through the warm months with a diluted liquid indoor fertiliser and stop over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old lower leaves at the base as they yellow. If the clump stretches, cut a stem back hard and it will reshoot from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tubes and in 140mm packs of ten. Tube plants are young, with three or four leaves and the colour already showing, and they establish quickly once potted up. The 140mm pack suits a run of matching pots through an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect it to pause for two to three weeks while it adjusts to your light levels, then push a new leaf. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eChoosing plants for lower light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant basics for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all aglaonemas the sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, which irritate the mouth and throat if a leaf is chewed. Keep it on a shelf out of reach of cats, dogs and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the pink fading to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always not enough light. Move it closer to a window, but keep it out of direct sun, and the new leaves will come through with full colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter, but check the mix rather than the calendar. This plant handles being a little dry far better than being constantly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a room with no window?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives low light better than most plants, but it will not thrive and the red drains away. In a windowless room, rotate it out to bright light every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54741435842879,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54741435875647,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100592488767,"sku":null,"price":514.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-evergreen-red-valentine-aglaonema-red-valentine-2a4a17.jpg?v=1785940758"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/chinese-evergreen-red-valentine-aglaonema-red-valentine-2a4a17.jpg?v=1791098200","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/aglaonemas.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}