Aglaonema 'Silver Bay'

Aglaonema is not considered pet-safe: its tissues contain substances that can irritate the mouth and digestive system if chewed or swallowed.

Keep these plants out of reach of cats, dogs and small children, or choose options from our pet-friendly houseplant collection instead.

For a busy schedule, focus on medium or large Aglaonema with mostly green and silver foliage, as they are generally more forgiving of slight irregularities in watering and light.

Place them in stable low to medium indirect light and avoid spots with strong drafts or hot, direct sun.

Most Aglaonema prefer their soil to dry slightly between waterings.

In average indoor conditions, this often means watering every 1–2 weeks, but the best guide is to feel the top few centimetres of soil and only water when they are dry.

They usually forgive the occasional late watering better than being kept constantly wet.

Aglaonema can tolerate relatively low light compared with many houseplants, but they still need some natural daylight to stay healthy.

In very dim rooms, pick mainly green and silver forms and accept slower growth; colourful pink and red cultivars do best in brighter, indirect light and may fade if kept too dark.

Many Aglaonema cultivars suit beginners because they accept a range of indoor conditions and do not need constant attention.

Choose green or silver-dominant varieties in medium or large sizes for the most forgiving experience, keep them out of direct sun, and let the top layer of soil dry before watering again.