General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Dark green with pink veining and various pink, green and cream splotches.
Flower Color: Green
White
Other: Greenish-white spathe
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Other: Seasonal bloom
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Chinese Evergreen
Also sold as:
  • Sparkling Sara

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Location: My home, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-12-01
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Date: 2019-11-08
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-02-13
Location: Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-11-10

Date: 2020-07-31
Location: My home, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-12-01
Location: My home, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-12-01
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-02-13
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-02-13
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-02-13
Location: garden nursery Miami FL
Date: 2016-12
leaves darken with age with brighest pink on new leaves
Plant Events from our members
skylark On August 15, 2022 Cuttings took
rooted in water
skylark On January 15, 2016 Obtained plant
rooted cuttings
carpathiangirl On March 17, 2019 Obtained plant
csandt On November 25, 2019 Obtained plant
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