Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' is a classic Chinese Evergreen treasured for its lance-shaped leaves heavily brushed with silvery-grey over deep green. One of the most popular and enduring aglaonema varieties, it is famously tough, thriving in low light, tolerating missed waterings and adapting to ordinary indoor air. Its graceful, upright clumping habit makes it a refined choice for offices, living rooms and shaded corners, and it ranks among the best plants for purifying indoor air. Easy enough for absolute beginners, Silver Queen flourishes in the warm, humid conditions common across India.
Specifications
| Family |
Araceae |
| Native region |
Tropical Asia (hybrid) |
| Mature height |
45-60 cm |
| Mature spread |
40-60 cm |
| Growth rate |
Slow to moderate |
| Foliage |
Silvery-grey and green lance-shaped leaves |
| Flower colour |
Greenish-white spathe (insignificant) |
| Flower season |
Occasionally warm months |
| Climate zone |
Tropical and subtropical |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Low to bright indirect light; no direct sun |
| Watering |
Water when top 3-5 cm dries; avoid sogginess |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-draining peat-based mix |
| Temperature |
18-30°C; avoid below 15°C |
| Humidity |
Moderate to high; mist in dry air |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed monthly in growing season |
| Pruning |
Remove old or yellow leaves only |
| Repotting |
Every 2 years or when root-bound |
| Propagation |
Division or stem cuttings |
| Pests & problems |
Mealybugs, spider mites, scale |
| Toxicity / safety |
Toxic if ingested; irritant sap |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
Grown as a timeless decorative foliage houseplant for offices, living rooms and shaded corners, and valued for air purification.
Growing tips
In India place it in low to bright indirect light, keep it away from direct sun and cold draughts, and water less during the monsoon to avoid root rot.