SPECIMEN NO. #7
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araceae
Aglaonema commutatum
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Caribbean. It is a medium to low-light species that thrives between 500 and 2500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 10 days, temperatures of 16–28°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting. It is also known as Chinese evergreen.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Low
Minimum Light Requirement
500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
2500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 10 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2866467
Native Biogeographical Range
Caribbean; East Africa; Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; North America; Oceania; S...