Aglaonema Maria live plant in black polybag compact tropical perennial low-maintenance green leaves with white variegation indoor use on patterned tile floor.

Aglaonema 'Maria', commonly known as the Maria or Emerald Beauty Chinese Evergreen, is a tough, compact, and low-maintenance tropical perennial.Morphology & Appearance• Foliage: Features thick, glossy, broad arching leaves with dark green and light silvery-green marbled variegation or gray-green feathering along the veins.• Growth Habit: Forms a dense, upright, and bushy shape, typically growing 1 to 2 feet (up to 3 feet in ideal conditions) tall and wide.• Flowers: Produces rare, inconspicuous greenish-white spathes and cream-colored spadixes during the warmer months.Care Requirements• Light: Thrives best in low to medium indirect light. It is one of the most shade-tolerant cultivars and handles dim rooms or offices very well, but direct sun will scorch its leaves.• Watering: Water thoroughly when the top 1 to 2 inches (or top third) of the soil feels dry. Reduce watering frequency during the winter.• Soil: Requires a loose, well-draining, peat- or coir-based potting mix amended with perlite or bark.• Temperature & Humidity: Prefers warm indoor temperatures between 60°F–80°F (15°C–27°C) and higher humidity, though it tolerates average household humidity levels.Important Note• Toxicity: All parts of the plant contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic to pets (cats and dogs) as well as humans if ingested, causing oral irritation and burning.