Aglaonema Butterfly is a colourful Chinese evergreen prized for broad, lance-shaped leaves splashed with soft pink, cream and green in a butterfly-wing pattern. Compact and bushy, it brings warm colour to interiors without flowers and stays attractive year-round. Aglaonemas are among the easiest coloured-foliage houseplants, tolerating low to medium light and average indoor conditions, though brighter indirect light intensifies the pink tones. It is a good air-purifying plant and forgiving of occasional neglect. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and shaded balconies, it is a popular, beginner-friendly choice across Indian homes seeking colour with minimal fuss.
Specifications
| Family |
Araceae |
| Native region |
Tropical Asia (cultivar) |
| Mature height |
40-60 cm |
| Mature spread |
30-45 cm |
| Growth rate |
Slow to moderate |
| Foliage |
Broad lance-shaped leaves marbled pink, cream and green |
| Flower colour |
Creamy-white spathe (insignificant) |
| Flower season |
Summer (rare indoors) |
| Climate zone |
Tropical, warm humid |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Bright indirect light; tolerates medium/low light |
| Watering |
Keep lightly moist; water when top 3-4 cm dries |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-draining potting mix |
| Temperature |
18-30 C; protect below 12 C |
| Humidity |
Moderate to high preferred |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed monthly in growing season |
| Pruning |
Remove old or faded leaves |
| Repotting |
Every 1-2 years in spring |
| Propagation |
Division or stem cuttings |
| Pests & problems |
Mealybugs, spider mites, aphids |
| Toxicity / safety |
Toxic to pets and humans if ingested |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
A vibrant coloured-foliage plant for brightening indoor corners, desks and shelves. Works well as a tabletop or floor accent in homes and offices.
Growing tips
In India give it warm, bright indirect light to keep the pink vivid and shield it from cold drafts and AC blasts. Maintain humidity in dry months by misting or grouping with other plants.