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Chinese Evergreen BJ Freeman
Chinese Evergreen BJ Freeman
An easy, silver-patterned Chinese evergreen in a 15cm grow pot.
- Very easy
- Medium to bright indirect
- Slightly moist
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 15cm grow pot
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Chinese Evergreen BJ Freeman
R 240.00
About this plant
About this plant
Chinese Evergreen BJ Freeman
Also knows as: Aglaonema BJ Freeman, Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant, Aglaonema Commutatum
Easy houseplant to take care of.
Do not overwater. However be sure to keep the soil slightly moist. In winter you can let the soil dry out before watering again.
Medium to bright indirect sunlight. No direct sunlight as the leaves might burn.
Humidity is not very important for this plant.
Note: Keep away from Pets and children. Toxic
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
Silvery leaves that tolerate lower light
Aglaonema commutatum 'B.J. Freeman' · also known as Chinese evergreen, Philippine evergreen, poison dart plant
Native to The Philippines and Sulawesi (species)
A tough Chinese evergreen with long, pointed leaves heavily marked in silver and grey-green. It's one of the easiest houseplants for offices and living rooms.
- An Aglaonema BJ Freeman in a 15cm grow pot, a full plant for a table or floor spot.
- Long leaves feathered in silver and grey-green brighten a dim corner.
- Easy and forgiving: humidity isn't important and it prefers not to be overwatered.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright indirect light, such as an east-facing room or set back from a north-facing window. Direct sun can burn the leaves.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- Slightly moist
- Humidity
- Not important
- Temperature
- 16 to 28°C, no frost
- Soil
- Well-drained mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Slow, clumping
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in medium to bright indirect light, out of direct sun.
- Keep the soil slightly moist, but don't overwater.
- In winter, let the soil dry out before watering again.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Yellow lower leavesOverwatering. Let the soil dry more between drinks.
- Scorched, pale patchesDirect sun. Move it into indirect light.
- Leaves curl, edges brownToo cold. Keep it above about 15°C and away from drafts.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 15cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Is it good for a beginner?
Is it good for a beginner?
Yes, it's very forgiving and doesn't need extra humidity.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
Packed to arrive alive
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