{"product_id":"super-white-chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-commutatum-super-white","title":"Super White Chinese Evergreen - Aglaonema commutatum 'Super White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper White Chinese Evergreen (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema commutatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Super White') is a compact foliage plant, 30cm to 60cm tall and wide, whose leaves are almost entirely white with a narrow green rim. It adds light to a shady border, an interior scheme or an office desk. It needs warmth, above 15C, and humid air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost pure white leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e A narrow green rim frames each white leaf, which brightens dark corners better than most flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compact habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Staying between 30cm and 60cm it suits desks, shelves and the front of a shady bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e White and green goes with any pot colour or interior scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in the dappled shade of tropical forest, so indirect light is exactly right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apart from removing old leaves, it needs no cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well lit bathroom or kitchen suits it, because it prefers humid air. Keep it out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical garden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm, frost free, shady garden, plant 40cm apart in a group to light up the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A glazed pot on a shaded patio or a desk in a well lit office shows the leaf colour at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Super White Chinese Evergreen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a shady spot with indirect sunlight, indoors or in a tropical garden. Temperatures must stay above 15C. With so little green in the leaf, it grows slowly and burns easily, so keep it out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality potting mix is best, and humid air helps the leaves stay crisp. Use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist for the first 12 weeks, then water only when it seems dry. Give it a slow release fertiliser once a year and a liquid feed every three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs no pruning, only the removal of tired leaves. The sap is a skin irritant, so wash your hands after handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Super White Chinese Evergreen as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and grows slowly, so choose it for its colour rather than for fast volume. Pot it into a good potting mix and give it a bright, warm spot out of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants 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=\"\/collections\/aglaonemas\"\u003eBrowse all Chinese evergreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it want humid air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from shady tropical forest. Humid air keeps the leaves crisp, which is why a bathroom or kitchen with good light suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat temperature does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 15C. It is only for tropical or warm subtropical gardens outdoors, and indoors elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sap is irritating and the plant is toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789656031551,"sku":"AGL-COM-SUPERW-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/super-white-chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-commutatum-super-white.jpg?v=1792193518","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/super-white-chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-commutatum-super-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}