Philippine evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum Schott
Philippine evergreen draws attention through patterned foliage. Singapore’s National Parks Board describes Aglaonema commutatum as a shrubby perennial, grown both indoors and in planted borders. It typically reaches about forty-five to sixty centimetres in height, with a similar spread. Singapore NParks: Aglaonema commutatum
Botanical name
Kew accepts Aglaonema commutatum Schott as a species. Kew POWO: Aglaonema commutatum
Recognizing the plant
Its lance-shaped leaves are dark green with silver-grey patches. They have entire margins and pointed tips, and their texture is described as smooth and thick. The flowering structure pairs a white spadix with a greenish-white spathe. When fruits develop, fleshy berries change from green through orange to red. Singapore NParks: Aglaonema commutatum
Native range
Kew places the species in central Malesia and identifies the wet tropical biome as its main setting. The National Parks Board gives Indonesia and the Philippines as its native distribution. Kew POWO: Aglaonema commutatumSingapore NParks: Aglaonema commutatum
A growing note
In Singapore, the plant is suited to shaded or partly shaded sites. It prefers bright, diffused light and well-drained soil, although it tolerates deeper shade. Excessive watering can cause root rot and yellowing leaves. All parts are poisonous if eaten. Singapore NParks: Aglaonema commutatum
Botanical sources
Reviewed 2026-10-11. Seasonal development varies with location and growing conditions.