Scientific Name: Aglaonema (shining thread) Common Name: Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant Origin: Tropical and subtropical Asia and New Guinea Description: Chinese Evergreens are bushy plants used to shady parts of tropical rainforests, so can often put up with lower light conditions than most- despite its silvery variegation, the Aglaonema 'Maria' can cope with some shade. The Maria has been popular for decades- and with foliage like this it's easy to see why! The stunning silvery variegation on this plant's leaves adds to its beauty as an ornamental houseplant. This plant also grows outwards rather than upwards, as its new leaves sprout from the bottom of the stem and add to the density of its foliage, whilst keeping it a manageable height for your sideboard or shelf! Add a Maria to your collection for silvery-green leaves; keep it happy and it will reward you with more wonderful, bushy foliage. Light: Likes medium, indirect light; this plant can cope well i