Which Aglaonema variety to choose?

The Aglaonema genus offers a great diversity of colors and patterns. Here is how the Aglaonema Maria stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Aglaonema Maria (this plant): dark green foliage with generous silver reflections, elegant and bright (40 cm). Classic silver version.
• Aglaonema Silver Bay: very pronounced silver foliage, wide silver center, very bright. XXL silver version.
• Aglaonema Silver Queen: delicate silver foliage, fine and elegant marbling (45 cm). Refined silver version.
• Aglaonema Keylime: bright lime green foliage, vibrant yellow-green tones. Bright green version.
• Aglaonema Greenlight: soft green foliage with light veins, fresh and soothing (60 cm). Soft green version.
• Aglaonema B.J. Freedman: green foliage with pink touches, elegant bicolor, large size (70 cm). Graphic pink version.
• Aglaonema White Joy: white and green variegated foliage, very bright (35 cm). Bright white version.

Why choose the Aglaonema Maria? If you are looking for an Aglaonema with generous silver reflections that brighten dim spaces with a perfect balance between green and silver, the Maria is the perfect choice. Its silver marbling is more pronounced than the Greenlight but subtler than the Silver Bay.

Exposure & placement

The Aglaonema Maria perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dim spaces. It appreciates indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.

• Exposure : low light, indirect light, tolerates shade.
• Ideal : office, hallway, bedroom, bathroom, dimly lit living room or room away from windows.
• Temperature : 18 to 27 °C, without sudden variations.
• Substrate : light, rich and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: Aglaonema is perfect for windowless or very low-light spaces — it’s the ideal plant for offices, bathrooms, and hallways.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the substrate surface dry between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: appreciates 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once every 6-8 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their silver shine.

Aglaonema prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its elegant green and silver foliage and bright silver reflections, the Aglaonema Maria brings a touch of sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and soothing focal point.

• To pair with: Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, Pothos, Philodendron, or other shade-tolerant plants to create an urban jungle in low-light spaces.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the silver foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant in an office, hallway, bedroom, bathroom, or dimly lit living room.

The silver reflections create a spectacular luminous effect that brightens dark spaces and adds a touch of contemporary elegance.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for: perfect for beginners and forgetful people.
• Perfectly tolerates low light: ideal for dark spaces.
• Air-purifying plant: purifies the air of formaldehyde and benzene.
• Moderate watering: let dry between two waterings.
• Slow growth: patience to see the plant grow.
• Avoid overwatering: the main cause of death is root rot.
• Regularly dust the leaves: improves photosynthesis and silver shine.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring: in a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Lower leaves naturally yellow over time: gently remove them.
• Toxic to animals: keep out of reach of cats and dogs (calcium oxalate crystals).

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Aglaonema commutatum 'Maria'
• Common name: Aglaonema Maria, Silver Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H40 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade
• Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Elegant / Sophisticated / Soothing
• Particularity: elegant green and silver foliage, bright silver reflections, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, slow growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on the growing conditions and the age of the plant.