Aglaonema 'Silver Queen'
Chinese evergreen 'Silver Queen'
'Silver Queen' is an evergreen perennial of upright habit to 40cm in height, with handsome silvery lance-shaped leaves marbled with darker green; flowers seldom produced
Synonyms
Aglaonema treubyi 'Silver Queen'Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'
see moreAglaonema nitidum 'Silver Queen'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Aglaonema are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with short stems bearing long-stalked, often attractively variegated leaves and rather insignificant, greenish or cream flowering spathes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass. Water moderately as excess water will lead to stem rot. See houseplant cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate from basal shoots or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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