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Aglaonema commutatum Schott
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Common Name: | Chinese Evergreen, Silver Evergreen, Pewter, Painted Drop-Tongue |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 0.45 m to 0.60 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.45 m to 0.60 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indonesia, Philippines |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous shrub, 45 - 60cm height. |
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| Foliage | Leaves lance-shaped, dark green with attractive silver-grey blotches. |
| Flowers | White spadix with greenish-white spathe. |
| Fruit | Fleshy berries, maturing from green to orange to red. |
| Cultivation | Prefers bright diffused light, but tolerant of deep shade. Propagate by division or stem cuttings. Do not overwater, as excessive watering causes root rot and yellowing of leaves. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Flowerbed / Border, General |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | All parts of plants are poisonous if eaten. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade, [Remarks] (Too much water will cause root rot and leaves to turn yellow.) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Too much water will cause root rot and leaves to turn yellow.) |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Disease / Pest Resistant, Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Division |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Propagation by seed may not result in plants with variegated leaves. |
| Planting Distance | 0 to 0 |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Typical Foliar Area | Mesophyll ( 45cm2 - 182.25 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, White |
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| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Berry |
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Others
| Master ID | 315 |
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| Species ID | 1611 |
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