Maria Chinese Evergreen Live Plant – Aglaonema – Low Light – 4 inch Pot

Overview

Introducing the captivating Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant, a magnificent botanical addition to any indoor space. Known scientifically as Aglaonema commutatum ‘Maria’, this plant stands out with its densely packed, deep green leaves beautifully variegated with silvery-green patterns. Hailing originally from the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, the Chinese Evergreen has long been cherished for its ornamental appeal and remarkable adaptability. Its elegant appearance and ability to thrive in less-than-ideal lighting conditions make it a top choice for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. This particular cultivar, ‘Maria’, is celebrated for its robust nature and striking visual texture, making it a focal point in any room. As a live plant, it offers not just aesthetic beauty but also contributes to a healthier indoor environment by improving air quality.

The Aglaonema Maria is a truly versatile specimen, perfect for adding a touch of nature’s artistry to your home or office. Its compact growth habit and attractive foliage ensure it fits seamlessly into various decor styles, from modern minimalist to classic botanical. This plant is a testament to nature’s enduring beauty, requiring minimal fuss while offering maximum visual impact. Whether placed on a desk, shelf, or as part of a larger plant arrangement, the Maria Chinese Evergreen consistently delivers vibrant greenery and sophisticated charm.

Key Benefits

The Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant offers a multitude of benefits that extend beyond its undeniable beauty, making it an excellent choice for any indoor setting. Its resilience and striking appearance are just the beginning:

• Exceptional Low Light Tolerance: This plant excels in areas with limited natural light, making it ideal for offices, north-facing rooms, or dimly lit corners where many other plants would struggle. It’s a true champion among low light houseplants, bringing life to otherwise challenging spaces.
• Air Purification Qualities: Like many houseplants, the Aglaonema Maria is known to help purify indoor air by removing common toxins, contributing to a fresher and healthier living environment.
• Stunning Foliage: The distinctive deep green leaves with their intricate silvery-green patterns provide year-round visual interest, adding a sophisticated touch of color and texture to your decor.
• Remarkably Easy Care: Perfect for those new to plant parenting or busy individuals, this plant requires minimal attention to thrive, establishing it as a truly easy care indoor plant. It tolerates occasional neglect and bounces back readily.
• Compact and Versatile Size: Arriving in a 4 inch potted plant, it’s perfectly sized for desks, shelves, windowsills, or as part of a larger plant display, offering flexibility in placement.
• Enhances Interior Aesthetics: Its elegant form and vibrant colors effortlessly elevate the aesthetic appeal of any room, creating a calming and inviting atmosphere.
• Durable and Long-Lived: With proper basic care, your Maria Chinese Evergreen can flourish for many years, becoming a lasting part of your home’s greenery collection.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant is straightforward, making it a joy to grow. This resilient plant is forgiving and thrives with consistent, basic attention. For optimal growth, provide bright, indirect light. While it tolerates low light, brighter indirect light will encourage more vibrant foliage and robust growth. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate leaves. A spot a few feet away from a south or west-facing window, or near an east-facing window, is often ideal. Rotate your plant occasionally to ensure even growth and light exposure on all sides.

Watering is key to keeping your Aglaonema Maria healthy. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. When it’s time to water, do so thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot, then discard any excess. Overwatering is a common mistake and can lead to root rot, so err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering. During the growing season (spring and summer), you can fertilize once a month with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce watering and cease fertilizing in the fall and winter months when the plant’s growth naturally slows down. This easy care indoor plant also appreciates higher humidity, so consider misting its leaves occasionally or placing it near a humidifier, especially in dry indoor environments.

The ideal temperature range for the Chinese Evergreen is between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Protect it from cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations. A well-draining potting mix is crucial; a standard houseplant mix amended with perlite or coarse sand works well to ensure proper drainage and aeration. Repotting is typically needed every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound, moving it to a pot that is only one size larger. Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites or mealybugs, and treat promptly with insecticidal soap if detected. With these simple care guidelines, your Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant will flourish and continue to beautify your home.

Size & Details

This Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant is delivered in a practical 4 inch potted plant, making it the perfect size for immediate display on a desk, shelf, or small table. At this stage, the plant typically stands approximately 6-10 inches tall from the base of the pot, with a spread of about 4-6 inches, depending on individual growth. The Chinese Evergreen is a slow to moderate grower, eventually reaching a mature height of 1-2 feet indoors, with a similar spread, over several years. It ships as a healthy, established plant, ready to acclimate to its new environment. The foliage is dense, featuring the characteristic deep green leaves with intricate silver-green variegation that makes the ‘Maria’ cultivar so desirable. It will continue to grow and fill out its pot, eventually requiring a slightly larger container as it matures. Its compact nature ensures it remains a manageable and attractive addition to smaller spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my Maria Chinese Evergreen get? A: Your Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant typically arrives as a 4 inch potted plant, standing about 6-10 inches tall. Indoors, it can eventually reach a mature height of 1-2 feet, with a similar spread, over several years, making it a medium-sized houseplant.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Aglaonema Maria is primarily an indoor plant, especially in temperate climates. It thrives in typical household temperatures and humidity and is not suited for outdoor conditions below 55°F (13°C).
• Q: How much sunlight does the Maria Chinese Evergreen need? A: This plant is renowned as one of the best low light houseplants. It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn its leaves.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, the Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant is considered an easy care indoor plant. Its resilience and tolerance for varying conditions make it an excellent choice for beginners and those with busy schedules.
• Q: What condition will the plant arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive as a healthy, well-rooted 4 inch potted plant, carefully packaged to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to be placed in your home.
• Q: How often should I water my Aglaonema Maria? A: Water your Aglaonema Maria when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. It’s better to underwater slightly than to overwater, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot.
• Q: Is the Maria Chinese Evergreen pet-safe? A: No, Chinese Evergreens are considered toxic if ingested by pets or humans due to calcium oxalate crystals. Keep this plant out of reach of children and pets.
• Q: What kind of soil does this plant prefer? A: The Maria Chinese Evergreen live plant prefers a well-draining potting mix. A standard indoor potting mix with added perlite or bark for extra drainage is ideal.
• Q: How often should I fertilize my plant? A: During the growing season (spring and summer), you can fertilize your easy care indoor plant once a month with a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce or stop fertilizing during fall and winter.
• Q: What is the ideal temperature for this plant? A: This plant thrives in average household temperatures, ideally between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Protect it from cold drafts and extreme temperature changes.