Chinese Evergreen

The Chinese Evergreen is a famed ornamental plant that is best known for it's attractive foliage. This Chinese Evergreen exhibits breathtaking large, speckled leaves that have a leather-like texture and can grow to be at least three feet tall! But wait until they come into bloom with flowers that bear a similar resemblance to a peace lily.

Plant Type

Foliage
Foliage plants are recognized for their striking, decorative, and show-stopping leaves. Add them to your home for a touch of greenery and cleaner air.

Plant Feature

Air Purifying
These are plants that help remove pollutants from the air through their attractive leaves and roots. They make the perfect houseplant in rooms where airflow is limited.

Beginner
Beginner plants are exceptionally forgiving and hardy. They are easy to keep alive and mostly low maintenance. These are perfect if you have a less-than-green thumb, or just starting to hone your gardening skills.

Low Maintenance
These are plants that you do not have to water too often and are excellent in various lighting conditions. This makes them perfect for any room in your house.

Light Care

Low - Medium Light
These plants perform well under low to medium light conditions. Place them in a room with a minimal light source or far from sunny windows, and they’re good to go.

Water Care

Low - Medium Water
Plants with low to medium water requirements need at least once a week of watering. Water these plants when the soil feels dry to touch.

Fertilizer Care

Low Fertilizer
These plants would appreciate a regular application of fertilizers during the growing season. They aren’t heavy feeders, and feeding at low rates is enough for these low-fertilizer plants to grow well.

Zone

10-11

Plant Care

The chinese evergreen is known for having beautiful, large, speckled leaves. To keep these leaves radiant, place the plant in an area where it can receive filtered or indirect light. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and be careful not to overwater. When repotting we recommend using our All Purpose soil.

Origin

The chinese evergreen is native to South-East Asia: the plant can be found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and the Philippines.