Aglaonema commutatum 'Tom's Pride' Plants GrowTropicals
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Aglaonema commutatum 'Tom's Pride'

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Description

Aglaonema commutatum 'Tom's Pride' is a compact, finely patterned Chinese evergreen with lance-shaped leaves marbled in bold cream and silver against a rich, dark green background. As with all Aglaonemas, 'Tom's Pride' is famously forgiving of lower light levels and inconsistent watering, making it one of the easiest statement plants you can grow for a dim office, bathroom, or bedroom corner.

Origins

Aglaonema commutatum is native to the Philippines and Sulawesi (Indonesia), where it grows in shaded, humid rainforest understorey conditions on deep, organic soils. 'Tom's Pride' is a cultivated selection prized for its especially bold cream marbling and compact, well-behaved habit.

Soil and Substrate

A. commutatum prefers a rich, moisture-retentive yet well-draining substrate that supports its fibrous roots. Our Simply Houseplant Mix is therefore well suited.

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How to care for Aglaonema commutatum 'Tom's Pride'

I am happy in a bright room without direct sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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About Aglaonema commutatum 'Tom's Pride'

Aglaonema commutatum 'Tom's Pride' is an easy-care houseplant. It needs medium/moderate light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out and a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Medium, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Temperature

Keep above 15°C · Likes a warm room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Upright →Bushy →Clumping →

Plant type

Aroid →Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Genus

Aglaonema →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How variegated will my plant be?

Variegation is one of the things that makes each plant truly one of a kind, and it's also one of the hardest things to guarantee. Every variegated plant is unique, and the amount, pattern, and intensity of variegation will vary from plant to plant, leaf to leaf, and even season to season.

The photos on our site are representative of the variety and we do our best to pick out the most representative plant of the bunch, but your plant may have more or less variegation than what's pictured. That's not a fault, it's the nature of how variegation works. It's influenced by light, genetics, and growing conditions, and it will continue to change as your plant grows in your home.

A few things worth knowing: bright, indirect light tends to encourage stronger variegation. Too little light and your plant may push out more green leaves to compensate. Too much direct sun and you risk scorching the paler sections, which have less chlorophyll to protect them. Finding the right balance for your space is part of the journey.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Aglaonema

Aglaonema belong to the Araceae family and are loved by many houseplant collectors all over the world. Also known as Chinese Evergreen, they're a popular houseplant species loved for its versatile foliage and easy-care nature. In this detailed guide, we’l...

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this Aglaonema for being "cute" and "adorable" with beautiful markings and patterns. Shoppers reported fast growth, with new leaves appearing within a week of repotting. Plants arrived healthy with strong root systems and careful packaging. The plant is described as easy to care for and great for building collections.

  • Arrived looking healthy and with a strong root system. Really pleased!
  • Easy, fast growing plant. Already grown new leaves in just 1 week.
  • Really well packaged, fast delivery and the plants are really good.
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Danielle E.
Really cute

Was a little worried when it first arrived but it seems happy now in my little grow tropicals collection

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Vanessa-lee H.
Aglaonema ‘Tom’s Pride’

Adorable. Easy, fast growing plant. I repotted it into Grow Tropicals Jungle Mix and it has already grown new leaves in just 1 week.

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Elysha D.
Excellent little Aglaonema

I have been collecting a few different varieties of Aglaonema, and when this arrived it was in great condition! It has a lovely pattern and already had new growth coming through, very happy with my purchase!

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Caylan

A very cute little plant that will grow to be more beautiful when mature. Thank you again GrowTropicals

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Ruti

Really well packaged, fast delivery and the plants are really good. Thank you 🤗

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Terri L.
Lessed Newbie

I started my plant station journey middle of December. So far I have 32 plants and Grow Tropicals have been nothing more than excellent! My plants have always come delivered so carefully and the after care tips have helped me tons!

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Imogen M.
Lovely

Bought for my partner, grown so much already

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Ryan M.
Healthy, with good roots

This is one of my favourite aglaonemas. It arrived looking healthy and with a strong root system. Really pleased!

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Samantha T.
Cute plant with great markings

Small but perfectly formed with a new leaf on the way. Very happy

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Naveen A.
Look forward to seeing this

Look forward to seeing this be a large plant.

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