How Often to Water a Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema spp. · Difficulty: Easy

Tropical Foliage ☠️ Toxic to cats & dogs (calcium oxalate crystals)

☀️ Summer / active growth Every 7-10 days

❄️ Winter / dormant Every 14-18 days

Care Snapshot

Light	Low to medium indirect light
Soil	Well-draining all-purpose potting mix
Humidity	Prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well
Temperature	18-27°C (65-80°F), avoid cold drafts below 15°C
Pet Safety	☠️ Toxic to cats & dogs (calcium oxalate crystals)

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Yellow leaves paired with a soft, mushy stem base signal overwatering and the start of root rot.

Brown leaf tips and edges, along with drooping leaves that don't fully recover after watering, point to underwatering.

Very tolerant overall, but growth slows a lot in low winter light, so cut watering back noticeably during those months.

Keep it away from cold drafts near windows and doors in winter, even if the light there is good - Aglaonema is sensitive to sudden cold.

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