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|common_name=Chinese Evergreen
 
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'''''Aglaonema''''' is a genus of about 20 species of [[flowering plant]]s in the family [[Araceae]], native to the tropical [[swamp]]s and [[rainforest]]s of southeastern [[Asia]] from [[Bangladesh]] east to the [[Philippines]] and north to southern [[China]]. No common name is widely used, though they are sometimes called "Chinese evergreen".
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They are [[herbaceous]] [[perennial plant]]s growing to 20-150 cm in height. The [[leaf|leaves]] are alternate on the stems, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, dark to medium green, 10-45 cm long and 4-16 cm broad, depending on the species. The [[flower]]s are relatively inconspicuous, white or greenish-white [[spathe]]s that can give way to red [[berry|berries]].
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Aglaonema (Greek, bright thread). Araceae. Greenhouse herbs grown for foliage and habit.
 
Aglaonema (Greek, bright thread). Araceae. Greenhouse herbs grown for foliage and habit.
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Aglaonema pictum, Kunth. Dwarf: Ivs. somewhat unequilateral, oblong or elliptic, ovate (4-7 in. long and 2-3 in. wide), very dark green, blotched with white, the central markings usually extending the whole length of the midrib: spathe white or whitish, 1-1 1/2 in. long. Sumatra.
 
Aglaonema pictum, Kunth. Dwarf: Ivs. somewhat unequilateral, oblong or elliptic, ovate (4-7 in. long and 2-3 in. wide), very dark green, blotched with white, the central markings usually extending the whole length of the midrib: spathe white or whitish, 1-1 1/2 in. long. Sumatra.
 
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| color = lightgreen
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| name = ''Aglaonema''
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| image = Aglaonema commutatum2.jpg
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| image_caption = ''Aglaonema commutatum''
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| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
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| divisio = [[flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
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| classis = [[Liliopsida]]
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| ordo = [[Alismatales]]
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| familia = [[Araceae]]
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| genus = '''''Aglaonema'''''
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| genus_authority = [[Heinrich Wilhelm Schott|Schott]]
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| subdivision_ranks = Species
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'''''Aglaonema''''' is a genus of about 20 species of [[flowering plant]]s in the family [[Araceae]], native to the tropical [[swamp]]s and [[rainforest]]s of southeastern [[Asia]] from [[Bangladesh]] east to the [[Philippines]] and north to southern [[China]]. No common name is widely used, though they are sometimes called "Chinese evergreen".  
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==Cultivation==
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They are popular [[houseplant]]s and [[ornamental plant]]s for [[office]]s and [[shopping mall]]s because they are among the easiest houseplants to grow. Numerous [[cultivar]]s have been selected, including plants with [[variegation|variegated]] leaves. They tolerate a wide range of light, as well as neglect, and are relatively resistant to pests.
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Chinese evergreens are very tolerant plants that do well in a variety of settings. Several species are available, some with dark green leaves and others that are variegated. Aglaonema flourish for years.
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They are [[herbaceous]] [[perennial plant]]s growing to 20-150 cm in height. The [[leaf|leaves]] are alternate on the stems, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, dark to medium green, 10-45 cm long and 4-16 cm broad, depending on the species. The [[flower]]s are relatively inconspicuous, white or greenish-white [[spathe]]s that can give way to red [[berry|berries]].
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They prefer indirect light and partial shade. They do best in shadow-less light, such as a north window. They prefer heavy soil, which should be kept moist but not soggy. They do not tolerate the cold; they should not be exposed to temperatures below 10°C (50°F), with optimal growing conditions between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F). High air [[humidity]] is also important.  
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==Cultivation and uses==
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===Propagation===
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They are popular [[houseplant]]s and [[ornamental plant]]s for [[office]]s and [[shopping mall]]s because they are among the easiest houseplants to grow. Numerous [[cultivar]]s have been selected, including plants with [[variegation|variegated]] leaves. They tolerate a wide range of light, as well as neglect, and are relatively resistant to pests.
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They are easy to propagate from [[cutting (plant)|cuttings]], which will root in a glass of water, or from divisions.
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Chinese evergreens are very tolerant plants that do well in a variety of settings. Several species are available, some with dark green leaves and others that are variegated. Aglaonema flourish for years.
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===Pests and diseases===
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They prefer indirect light and partial shade. They do best in shadow-less light, such as a north window. They prefer heavy soil, which should be kept moist but not soggy. They do not tolerate the cold; they should not be exposed to temperatures below 10°C (50°F), with optimal growing conditions between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F). High air [[humidity]] is also important. They are easy to propagate from [[cutting (plant)|cuttings]], which will root in a glass of water, or from divisions.
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==Selected species==
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==Varieties==
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Selected species:
 
*''[[Aglaonema brevispathum]]''
 
*''[[Aglaonema brevispathum]]''
 
*''[[Aglaonema commutatum]]''
 
*''[[Aglaonema commutatum]]''
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*''[[Aglaonema simplex]]''
 
*''[[Aglaonema simplex]]''
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== Trivia ==
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==Gallery==
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In the [[Luc Besson]] movie ''[[Léon (film)|Léon]]'', the plant that Léon Montana owns and carries with himself whenever he moves to a new place, is an Aglaonema.
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==References==
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<!--- xxxxx  *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608  -->
    
==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[http://www.aroid.org/genera/aglaonema/ Aroid Website: ''Aglaonema'']
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*[http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/houseplants/types/aglaonema.html Care of aglaonemas, from the University of Illinois Extension]
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*[http://www.aglaonema.cjb.net/ Aglaonema Indonesia]
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