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Light
Low to medium indirect light
Plant care guide
Chinese Evergreen Care & Common Problems
Aglaonema spp. — part of VerIQ's plant care guide library. Not sure what's going on with yours? Scan it in the VerIQ app for an instant, plant-specific diagnosis.
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Water
Weekly, keeping soil lightly moist
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Humidity
Tolerates average humidity
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Toxicity
Toxic to cats and dogs
Common Chinese Evergreen problems
Root rot
Symptoms: Yellow, mushy lower leaves and a soft stem base.
Likely cause: Overwatering.
What to do: Trim rotten roots, repot in a well-draining mix, and cut back on watering.
Brown leaf edges
Symptoms: Crispy brown edges or tips.
Likely cause: Low humidity or tap water minerals.
What to do: Use filtered water and raise humidity.
Fading variegation
Symptoms: Colorful patterns turn plain green.
Likely cause: Not enough light.
What to do: Move to a brighter (still indirect) spot to preserve leaf coloring.
FAQ
Is Chinese evergreen toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and stomach if chewed.
Why is my Chinese evergreen losing its color or variegation?
It likely needs more light — low light causes new leaves to grow plainer green.
How often should I water Chinese evergreen?
About once a week, keeping the soil lightly moist but not soggy.
Can Chinese evergreen grow in low light?
Yes, it's one of the more shade-tolerant houseplants, though variegated varieties keep their color better with more light.
Not sure which of these it is? Snap a photo of your Chinese Evergreen in VerIQ for an instant diagnosis, confidence score, and a treatment plan — including home remedies labeled proven vs. anecdotal.