Bitterroot Restoration

 

Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Aroideae
Tribe: Aglaonemateae

Chinese evergreen Aglaonema is a native to the tropical swamps and rainforests of southeastern Asia from Bangladesh east to the Philippines and north to southern China. They are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 20-150 cm in height. Their leaves are alternate on the stems, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, dark to medium green, 10-45 cm long and 4-16 cm broad, depending on the species. Their flowers are relatively inconspicuous, white or greenish-white spathes that can give way to red berries. The sap of this plant is poisonous to health. It causes irritation in skin and if taken orally causes irritation of mouth, lips, throat and tongue.

They are popular houseplants and ornamental plants for offices and shopping malls. Because they are among the easiest houseplants to grow. Numerous cultivars have been selected, including plants with variegated leaves. They tolerate a wide range of light, as well as neglect, and are relatively resistant to pests.