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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 30 to 32 inches (76-81cm)
Plant Spread: 30 to 32 inches (76-81cm)
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Broadleaf
Other: Dark green with silver variegation.
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small, single seeded fleshy red berry
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
White
Other: Greenish-white spathe
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal bloom
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Suckers heavily
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Manila Whirl x Ernesto's Favorite
Child plants: 5 child plants

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Common names
  • Chinese Evergreen
Also sold as:
  • Crystal Bay

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Location: Centerville, IN
Date: December 2022
Location: BF House - Chesterfield, Mo. (MOBOT)
Date: 9-29-09
Location: Centerville, IN
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-10-30
Spathe, spadix and tiny yellow flowers
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2022-04-04
Location: Longwood Gardens Gift Shop, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-11-10
Location: The Natural State (Arkansas)
Date: 2021-09-05
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland 
Date: Winter 2021
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: 2015-09-30
Aglaonema 'Silver Bay'
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-08-20
Location: Plano, TX
Uploaded by sedumzz
Uploaded by sedumzz

Date: 2013-10-30

Date: 2016-10-22
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-08-08
Location: Rochester, Indiana
Date: January 23, 2023
Bought in fall 2022 at local greenhouse supplied by Costa farm

Date: 2014-03-04

Date: 2013-10-30

Date: 2013-10-30
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2017-12-02

Date: 2015-01-04
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Plant Events from our members
skylark On April 1, 2022 Transplanted
many new shoots, put in larger pot
skylark On January 15, 2016 Obtained plant
rooted cuttings
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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Looks like 'Silver Bay' by purpleinopp Aug 7, 2017 10:57 PM 1
Not sure this isn't Aglaonema by purpleinopp Jun 28, 2021 6:47 PM 4
Wrong ID? by Tienito Mar 21, 2023 10:21 AM 1

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