This mid-sized, easy care plant will brighten up any corner or table. It would be fine on the floor, or as a slightly larger table top plant. Aglaonema (known as Chinese evergreens) are a great no fuss option. They have beautifully patterned foliage are tolerant of shade and a bit of drought too.

Light: Loves bright indirect light but is tolerant of shads as well.  

Water: Aglaonema like to dry out up to 50% in between waterings, so stick your finger a few inches down to ensure it isn’t moist just beneath the surface. Let at least the top two inches of soil dry out before watering.

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 one metre 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: Asia and New Guinea.