Cherry Baby Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema 'Cherry Baby'
From: £14.00
Deep cherry-red foliage with none of the fuss — it stays neat, shrugs off missed waterings and low light. Toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach.
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Summary
Grown across Southeast Asia for centuries as a bringer of good fortune, the Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) solves a problem most colourful plants can't: it gets its colour from leaves, not flowers, so the show never stops — and it keeps performing in spots too dim for fussier plants — though on these colourful cultivars, the brighter the indirect light, the stronger the colour. 'Cherry Baby' blushes the deepest of the family: leaves flushed cherry-red over green, vivid without a single flower. It's a slow, tidy grower that stays furniture-sized rather than taking over, and it tolerates the odd missed watering with grace. The leaves are toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach.
Characteristics
Difficulty
Resilient
Difficulty
Resilient
Perfect for beginners or those who tend to forget about their plants. Can handle irregular watering, low light, and some neglect without much fuss.
Habit
Upright
Habit
Upright
Plants that grow mostly vertically, with stems reaching upward. They tend to stay compact and are great for pots, desktops, and small spaces.
Humidity
Moderate
Humidity
Moderate
Prefers average home humidity levels.
Light
Bright indirect
Light
Bright indirect
Thrives in well-lit spaces but prefers filtered sunlight. Best near windows with sheer curtains or slightly away from direct sun exposure.
Position
Bookshelf, desk or windowsill
Position
Bookshelf, desk or windowsill
Compact and stylish, these plants thrive in smaller spaces like bookshelves, desks, or windowsills, adding a touch of greenery without taking up much room.
Toxicity
Toxic
Toxicity
Toxic
Can be harmful if ingested, so best kept out of reach of pets and children.
Water
Drought Tolerant
Water
Drought Tolerant
Can handle dry spells and prefers to dry out completely between waterings. Ideal for forgetful plant parents.
Toxicity
Not safe for cats
Not safe for children
Not safe for dogs
