Chinese evergreen (aglaonema diamond bay) are great for shady spots as they’re very shade tolerant. They’re a very easy care plant as they don’t mind if watering is irregular. Available in store or for hand delivery in Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, and Kilkenny city, Cork city and Galway city only. 

Light: Aglaonema will thrive in low to bright light levels. 

Water: A drought tolerant plant, this one likes at least the top two inches of soil to dry out before their next drink. Do not overwater as this may encourage root rot. 

Humidity: This plant can tolerate lower levels of humidity than other houseplants, but it would still love the odd misting. 

Height and growth rate: About 90cm ultimate height, this plant is slow growing.

Feed: This is not a fussy plant, but they do like a feed once per month in spring and summer.

Toxicity:  Mildly toxic if eaten. Keep out of reach of children and animals

Origin: South East Asia