Aglaonema

Aglaonema commutatum

Houseplant
Low light tolerant

Pet & Human Safety

Toxic to people and pets

Hazardous parts

all plant parts: sap/juice on contact, or if ingested

Preparation

Ornamental houseplant; NC State Extension rates it a low-severity poison if ingested.

Hazard type

calcium oxalate crystal irritation, contact dermatitis

Hazard route

ingestion or skin/sap contact

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is complete as far as our sources go. That is not a statement that the plant is safe.

Toxic to pets

Toxic principle: calcium oxalate crystals, toxic if ingested or if the sap/juice is touched (dermatitis): all plant parts affected.

Patent / trademark

not applicable

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Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Specific USDA hardiness zone range not given in the source used; grown as a houseplant.
Water needs: keep moist spring through fall; reduce watering in winter
Mature size: 1.5 ft tall, 1-1.5 ft wide; erect, bushy, multi-stemmed, clumping herbaceous perennial.
Family: Araceae (arum family)
Where it comes from: Philippines and northeastern Celebes (Sulawesi).

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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