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Aglaonema commutatum
Upright aroids (Aglaonema, Dieffenbachia)Mood Meter: Chill AF
Also called: Philippine Evergreen
Broad lance/elliptic leaves with silver or pale patterning, arising from cane-like basal stems in a dense clump
Growth habit: upright, clumping cane-forming. Drought tolerance: moderate.
Cane-like basal stems in a dense clump; generally more compact and more low-light tolerant than Dieffenbachia.
Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF
Tolerates lower light, average humidity, and a reasonable amount of neglect while still looking presentable.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid intense direct midday sun, especially on patterned leaves.
Allow the upper portion to dry before watering; avoid leaving the root zone continually wet.
Well-draining tropical houseplant mix with added aeration.
Average home humidity is usually sufficient; moderate humidity can improve leaf quality.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
