Growing guide · Houseplant

Aglaonema commutatum

How to grow Chinese Evergreen 'Ruby Rock'.

Violet, gold and unbothered.

Light
Medium, low
Water
Low
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
12–24 in. tall
Pot
4.5 in. pot; size up one inch at a time.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
See sizes · from $25
Chinese evergreen with dark green leaves, violet midribs and gold flecks

Light

Low to bright, indirect light. More light keeps the violet and gold sharper.

Water

Let the top couple of inches dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly.

Pot and soil

A well-draining potting mix with perlite.

Pot it inRosy Aroid Soil · 4 qtChunky and airy, the way climbing aroids like it. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil

Feeding

Liquid fertilizer every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer.

Grooming

Remove yellowed lower leaves at the base.

Through the year

Spring and summer: feed and repot if it's crowded. Fall and winter: water less, stop feeding, and keep it above 60 degrees and away from cold drafts.

If something's off

Dark, damaged patches mean a cold draft. Yellow leaves mean too much water. Keep it away from pets that nibble.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: It survives the sad overhead lighting and still looks good doing it.

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