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Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Bay'
The Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Bay' is an unusual plant that boasts lush and beautifully variegated foliage. As reflected in its delicate dappled leaf patterns, this evergreen can be found nestled in the shade of larger plant life in the tropics and subtropics of South East Asia.
The Silver Bay is easy to care for and thrives in most light conditions, particularly in lightly shaded spots out of direct sunlight. Be sure to keep the soil moist in summer and to mist and dust the leaves regularly to keep them looking their best. In return, the Silver Bay is found to help humidify and improve air quality. With a long lifespan, it will grow taller over time and perhaps transform into the perfect floor plant for your home or workspace.
Grow Pot Size: 4”, 6” and 10”
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 10-48” depending on grow pot size.
Plant Care Level: Easy
Key Benefits
This beautiful, easy to care for plant is perfect for spaces with low light. The more variegation on the Aglaonema, the more light it will require.
Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’ Care Tips
- Other Common Names: Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’
- Binomial Name: Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Bay'
- Plant Care Level: Easy
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep the soil evenly moist
- Pet Friendly: No
The Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’ Story
Where is it from?
As reflected in its delicate dappled leaf patterns, this evergreen can be found nestled in the shade of larger plant life in the tropics and subtropics of South East Asia.
Who is the Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’?
The Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Bay' is an unusual plant that boasts lush and beautifully variegated foliage. The eye-catching foliage is what got ‘Silver Bay’ its name!
Good For You!
The Silver Bay is found to help humidify and improve air quality. This is why it's a great addition to your bedroom. Thankfully, the beauty of Silver Bay doesn’t stop at its foliage. It also improves high quality!
Is the Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’ the right plant for me?
The Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’ is a very forgiving plant. It won’t judge you if you miss a watering or two and won’t throw a fit if you place it in a low-light corner of your home. We love this plant for its uniquely variegated foliage but we keep it around for it’s easy to care for nature. For maintenance, this plant requires a regular dusting and misting of the leaves to maximize photosynthesis and prevent any unwanted pests. If you’re looking for a large plant to fill up a space in your home, try the Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’.
Pet Friendly: Unfortunately, this plant is not pet-friendly due to the fact that it causes skin irritation and is toxic when ingested.
Location Suggestions: The Chinese Evergreen is a great addition to your living room as a large showcase plant, your bedroom to help you sleep, a small plant for your bathroom, kitchen, and exceptional for an office plant.
Care Instructions
Light
Thrives in most light conditions. The more variegated the leaves are, the more light the plant will need.
Water
Allow the top 2” of the soil to dry in between watering. In the summer, keep the soil consistently moist.
Repotting
Can be done every 12-18 months. Choose a pot that is 2” larger in diameter than the original pot.
Soil
Use a well-draining, high organic matter soil mix.
Temperature
Average from 65°F - 75°F
Feeding
Follow a monthly fertilizing schedule when the plant is actively growing. In most cases, this is in the spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer - this means a ratio of NPK that is all the same. Ex: 10-10-10.
Grooming
Remove dead foliage from the base of the plant.
Care
Wipe the leaves every few weeks to remove dust and debris.
General Information About Your Plant
Origin
The tropics and subtropics of South East Asia.
Leaves
The leaves are large with detailed silver variegation.
Toxicity
Toxic. Keep away from pets and children.
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