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There are between 21-24 species of aglaonema, although the exact number varies depending on the botanical register you are looking at. However, there are hundreds of different aglaonema varieties in a variety of leaf colors. The variations are countless and all wonderful!
It is more common to find Chinese evergreen plants classified by their cultivar names than by genuine botanical names, which complicates identification. It can actually be a little dizzying to sort it all out.
Here is a mix of aglaonema varieties, both by botanical name and by cultivar. This should give an idea of the amount of color they can produce. But do not be limited by our list – there are so many copies out there that it’s hard to choose!
So whether you want an emerald beauty or an aglaonema with red lace and stunning, there is one waiting for you. These dimly lit and easy-care deciduous plants are well worth your time to grow.
Do you need help learning how to care for them? Our aglaonema guide gives you lots of simple care tips that you can use.
Mix these soils for Aglaonema cultivation:
1. Aglaonema modestum
Named one of NASA’s ten best air-purifying plants, this special Chinese evergreen aglaonema has white-striped green leaves that rise from light green stems. Although the one shown in this photo shows signs of overwatering (some yellowing of the leaves), it still shows the leaf pattern quite well.
2. Aglaonema nitidum
With deep, dark green leaves, nitidum is extremely dimly capable. This particular plant is quite popular in office environments. An evergreen aglaonema, it will remain lush green no matter how minimal the light supply is.
3. Aglaonema widuri, ‘Red Peacock’
Green leaves with light pink veins and spots create an anxious amount of color indoors. This red aglaonema prefers slightly more sunlight than its darker relatives, but should still be kept under indirect, low light conditions.
4. Aglaonema ‘Cutlass’
Long, streaked leaves got the variety ‘Cutlass’ its name, because they are almost dagger-like. Creamy green and white surfaces with dark green middle and edge give a lively look indoors or outdoors.
5. Aglaonema ‘Emerald Bay’
Emerald Bay pairs dark green with a silvery gray-green to make a full-bodied and lush indoor plant. This variety is more tolerant of low light than many other variegated types, making it a perfect choice of potted plant. A related variety of aglaonema, silver bay, has even more silvery tones on its leaves.
Aglaonema ‘Harlequin’
In low light, the Harlequin is a deeper green spotted with yellow and veined with pink. Lighter conditions flush the leaves to an almost uniform yellow tone and encourage the pink to become pastel. This variety is quite popular!
7. Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’
Silver Queen, widely known as the gold standard for Chinese evergreen plants, is probably the most widespread and most commonly grown variety. Its leaf patterns are cream-colored on a dark green base, and it thrives in low to moderate light conditions.
Aglaonema ‘Silver King’
Silver King is quite similar to Silver Queen except that it does not have as many chevron-like stripes running across its leaves.
This photo shows one of the inflorescences. These flowers do not provide much beauty, but they shed pollen like crazy, so it is recommended to cut them before the bud opens.
9. Aglaonema ‘Suzy’
A popular indoor variant, Suzy mixes weak light tolerance in the darker varieties with the pink color that many of the more light-loving aglaonema varieties produce. It has become extremely popular as a houseplant variety.
10. Aglaonema ‘Red gold’
This houseplant anesthetic grows well as both indoor and outdoor plants. Its leaf edges are lined with red and frame a beautiful green interior. The leaf veins also have a red tinge, as do the stems. This is a popular choice for shady planters.
