Silver Queen Aglaonema — Chinese plant — Ø14 cm — H45 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Very adaptable: it tolerates shade, but its silver foliage will be more striking in bright indirect light.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to pets if ingested.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Aglaonema Silver Queen — Chinese plant — Ø14 cm — H45 cm
✨ Elegant silvery foliage • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🌙 Shade tolerance • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy care • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Aglaonema Silver Queen, also called Chinese plant or Chinese Evergreen, is a refined indoor plant known for its almost entirely silvery foliage with delicate green veins that create a luminous and sophisticated effect. This fascinating plant features leaves with soft metallic reflections that bring a touch of modern elegance and freshness to any space.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Aglaonema is a plant from the Araceae family that offers exceptional robustness and remarkable tolerance to low light conditions. The Silver Queen cultivar is especially appreciated for its almost entirely silvery foliage that brightens spaces while maintaining the easy care characteristic of the species. It is perfect for beautifying your living room, bedroom, office, or any space needing an elegant and purifying plant. Bonus: Aglaonema is recognized by NASA for its depolluting properties that naturally filter indoor air toxins.
Exposure & placement
The Aglaonema Silver Queen enjoys low to medium indirect light and remarkably tolerates shade. This silvery variety is one of the most visually bright, making it an excellent choice to brighten low-light spaces.
- Exposure: low to medium indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: living room, bedroom, office, entryway, or low-light rooms.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, avoid cold drafts and sudden changes.
- Substrate: light and well-draining, indoor plant soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: place your Aglaonema Silver Queen a few meters from an east- or north-facing window to enhance its silvery reflections without burning its delicate leaves.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 centimeters of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in summer, every 10-14 days in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pierced pot with well-draining substrate to avoid root rot.
- Humidity: prefers 40-60% humidity, occasionally mist the foliage to maintain its silvery shine.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) diluted by half.
- Cleaning: regularly clean the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and preserve their metallic shine.
Aglaonema prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered — use room temperature water and avoid water that is too hard to prevent brown tips and maintain the silver shine.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its silver foliage and luminous reflections, the Aglaonema Silver Queen brings a touch of modern elegance and sophistication to your decor. Its compact form creates a bright and refined focal point.
- To pair with: Zamioculcas, Spathiphyllum, Sansevieria, or other elegant green plants to create a harmonious and calming composition.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, light gray, black, beige) to highlight the silver reflections of the foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a bright accent on a shelf, a piece of furniture, a contemporary desk, or as an elegant plant in a green arrangement.
The silver foliage of the Aglaonema Silver Queen harmonizes beautifully with natural materials like light wood or rattan to soften its metallic shine.
Which Aglaonema variety to choose?
Our collection includes 11 Aglaonema varieties with unique characteristics. Here is a comparison to help you choose the one that best suits your needs:
- Aglaonema Silver Queen (this plant): almost entirely silver foliage, luminous effect, compact size, Ø14 cm, H45 cm. Luminous silver version.
- Aglaonema Jungle Silver: sophisticated silver foliage with pronounced veins, Ø19 cm, H60 cm. Elegant silver version.
- Aglaonema Silver Bay: large silver and green leaves, very robust classic variety. Classic beginner version.
- Aglaonema Maria: classic silver foliage, compact size, Ø14 cm, H40 cm. Compact silver version.
- Aglaonema White Kiwi: contrasting white-green patterns for a modern graphic effect, Ø19 cm, H40 cm. Compact graphic version.
- Aglaonema Spring Red: bright pink, red, and green foliage, spectacular colorful patterns, Ø19 cm, H60 cm. Vibrant colorful version.
- Aglaonema Green Lady: deep green tones for a calming atmosphere, very shade tolerant, Ø17 cm, H60 cm. Classic green version.
- Aglaonema Greenlight: bright green foliage ideal for contemporary spaces, Ø17 cm, H60 cm. Modern green version.
- Aglaonema Keylime: refreshing lime green shades. Light green version.
- Aglaonema White Joy: compact and decorative, perfect for small spaces, Ø12 cm, H35 cm. Mini version.
- Aglaonema B.J. Freedman: large specimen for maximum visual impact, Ø24 cm, H70 cm. XXL version.
The Silver Queen is ideal if you are looking for a bright and compact silver plant that elegantly brightens low-light spaces.
Verdeia tips
- Provide soft indirect light: to preserve the silver shine of its foliage without burning it.
- Allow the substrate to dry between waterings: Aglaonema tolerates slight water shortage better than excess.
- Regularly clean the foliage: to preserve the metallic shine and promote good photosynthesis.
- Use non-calcareous water: to maintain the beauty of the silver foliage and avoid white deposits.
- Enjoy its purifying properties: Aglaonema naturally filters toxins and improves air quality.
A true silver jewel, the Aglaonema Silver Queen captivates with its luminous foliage and exceptional robustness. A refined plant ideal for bringing elegance and freshness to your interior while purifying the air.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'
- Common name: Aglaonema Silver Queen, Chinese Plant, Chinese Evergreen
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 cm × H45 cm
- Adult size: up to 45–60 cm indoors
- Exposure: low to medium indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, allow the substrate to dry between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (contains calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Minimalist / Elegant / Modern
- Particularity: foliage almost entirely silver, air-purifying plant recognized by NASA, excellent tolerance to low light, exceptional robustness, compact size, easy to care for
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.