Dark-Green, Silver Foliage
Air-Purifying Plant
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 2-3 Feet

If you need a no-fuss plant to add to your home, this is the one. The foliage is dark green and silver with a marbled look. It is tolerant of medium to low light and lower temperatures commonly found in homes and offices. The Maria Chinese Evergreen is not only inviting, it also fits into any type of décor! It is easy to see why Maria is loved by so many!

Best Locations For Growing Maria Aglaonema

Maria Chinese Evergreen tolerates lower-light conditions, making it perfect for any area in the home except where there is direct sunlight. Add Maria to your bedroom or family room, or take it to the office or any room where cleaner air is desired.

Maria Aglaonema Sunlight Requirements

Maria requires access to bright light or fluorescent lighting. Keep this plant out of direct sunlight to avoid damaging leaves. East-facing windows provide welcomed morning sun.

Maria Aglaonema Plant Care

Well-drained soil is optimal. When planting, use a potting soil with added perlite and sand. Pruning is rarely required; when it is, trim leaves from their base. Repot Maria in the spring when desired. Start with a 6-inch pot and increase by one to two inches as necessary.

Watering Maria Aglaonema

This plant's soil should be moist at all times. The Maria Chinese Evergreen has moderate water needs. Be sure not to over-water, as this can cause root rot.

Feeding Maria Aglaonema

Apply a slow-release fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Maria Aglaonema Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Low

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Mature Height: 2-3 feet

Mature Spread: 12-24 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver

Foliage Description: Dark Green and Silver Foliage

Temperature: 60° - 80°F (16° - 27°C)

Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%)

Common Name: Maria Aglaonema

Other Name(s): Chinese Evergreen

Scientific Name: Aglaonema 'Maria'

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Maria Aglaonema