Chinese evergreen 'Maria'

In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse or conservatory, or as a houseplant, in well-drained, loamless or loam-based potting compost (such as John Innes No. 2 or 3) in filtered light, with high humidity; water moderately in the growing season, with a monthly balanced liquid fertilizer, and in winter allow some drying out between waterings, and pot on every 2-3 years; in frost-free areas, grow outdoors, in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in partial shade

No pruning required

Propagate by division, removing basal shoots with three or four leaves, with roots attached, in spring

May be affected by mealybugs

Generally disease-free, but excess watering may lead to stem or root rot