A genus of tropical plants native to Southeast Asia, known for colorful, patterned leaves and grown as ornamental houseplants.
From Greek 'aglaos' meaning 'bright' or 'shining' and 'nema' meaning 'thread.' The name describes the shining appearance of the leaf veins or patterns in these plants.
Aglaonema—commonly called Chinese Evergreen—is one of the most popular houseplants globally because it's nearly impossible to kill and actually cleans indoor air by absorbing toxins like benzene and formaldehyde.
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