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Modestum Chinese evergreen

Aglaonema modestum

Also found as Aglaonema modestum Schott ex Engl.

Aglaonema Modestum (Aglaonema modestum) is a bushy companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A warm, bright room with filtered light and room for foliage or a stable climbing support
Care: Moderate · Tropical aroid
Everyday size: Usually a tabletop to floor specimen; mature spread depends on species and pruning.
Collector class: Premium
Seller listings: No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Aglaonema
Family: Araceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Toxic to cats and dogs

ASPCA lists the applicable botanical record as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not place it where an animal can chew leaves, stems, roots, flowers, or fallen pieces.

Keep out of reach of children and do not ingest. Wash hands after pruning or contact with sap.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Modestum Chinese evergreen

Tropical aroid guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate

Light: Bright, filtered light; avoid harsh midday sun through glass
Water: Water thoroughly when the upper 2–5 cm of mix dries, then drain completely
Temperature: Warm room temperatures; protect from cold drafts (16–30°C)
Humidity: Average to humid household air with useful airflow (40–75%)
Potting medium: Chunky peat-free houseplant mix with bark and mineral aeration
Drainage: Free draining; never leave the inner pot standing in water
Feeding: Balanced liquid feed at half strength monthly in active growth
Pruning and grooming: Remove damaged leaves cleanly; train climbers to a stable support
Seasonal rhythm: Reduce watering and pause feeding when winter growth slows
Propagation: Stem division, node cuttings, or basal division according to growth habit
Travel planning: Usually tolerates about one week after a thorough watering; large or climbing specimens need a stability check
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Exact scientific-name ASPCA toxic-plant record located.

Pets: ASPCA lists the applicable botanical record as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not place it where an animal can chew leaves, stems, roots, flowers, or fallen pieces.
Children: Keep out of reach of children and do not ingest. Wash hands after pruning or contact with sap.
Handling: Wear gloves when pruning and keep cut material contained.
Placement: Use only in a physically inaccessible display, or choose an ASPCA-listed non-toxic alternative for free-roaming pet areas.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Animal Poison Control — Aglaonema modestum ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: JLHA3050
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
Original: View photograph source
Botanical source: View identity source

Scenes

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Modestum Chinese evergreen

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