Variegated Chinese evergreen
This houseplant's pleasing dome-shaped growth habit, low-light requirements and minimal-care needs make it a mainstay for commercial interior plant design.
General: This plant (Aglaonema commutatum) grows in clumps of broad, 12-inch, spear-shaped leaves that camouflage a 20-inch stalk from top to bottom. Depending on the variety, the foliage is deep green with boldly marked spots, dots or stripes in pale green, white or silvery gray.
Size: This houseplant grows 10-12 inches tall.
Flowers: From spring through fall, tiny flowers form on short spikes surrounded by 3-inch, greenish-white spathes that resemble flags. In the fruiting stage, these flowers transform into reddish-orange seedpods. Keep the seed- pods away from children and pets because they are toxic.
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, all-purpose potting soil high in organic matter and with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Keep out of bright, direct light. Keep the soil evenly moist.
-- Source: "California Gardener's Guide" by Bruce and Sharon Asakawa (Cool Springs Press, $24.99)
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