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Aglaonema

Aglaonema

9.9
A tropical houseplant with thick glossy leaves often grown indoors
  • noun
  • /ˌæɡləˈoʊnɪmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Aglaonema
  • The leaves of the Aglaonema are thick, glossy, and beautifully patterned.

Examples

  • We decided to add an Aglaonema to our living room for its attractive foliage and easy care.

  • Indoor gardeners often recommend Aglaonema for its tolerance of low light conditions.

  • I just bought an Aglaonema for my living room.

  • The Aglaonema is known for its beautiful foliage.

  • The Aglaonema, often called the Chinese evergreen, can improve indoor air quality while adding beauty to the room.

  • Many people choose to keep an Aglaonema in their homes because it is easy to care for and thrives in low light.

  • These are three different plants: a cast iron, an Aglaonema, and a type of dracaena, which are very common indoor office plants.

Synonyms

Chinese evergreen
vsAglaonema
5.9

A plant with large green or patterned leaves that grows well in low light indoors

is the scientific genus name used in botanical contexts

Compounds

Aglaonema modestum
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical plant with large green and white leaves often grown as a houseplant that does well in low light

Surface Forms

Aglaonema singular
Aglaonemas plural

Etymology

Aglaonema comes from Greek parts aglao- meaning 'splendid' and -nema meaning 'thread', a name that points to the plant's bright, sometimes thread-like flower parts and its shiny leaves. So the name helps you remember that Aglaonema is a plant known for its attractive, glossy leaves.