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White Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema 'Polar Springtime'

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Description

Aglaonema 'Polar Springtime' is one of the palest Chinese evergreens you can buy. Pale stems carry oval, pointed leaves washed almost entirely in white, finely striped and flecked with fresh green, with a clean white central vein running down each one. In a room full of green foliage it reads as a pool of light, and it stays compact enough for a table or a wide windowsill. It is a standout among our variegated houseplants.

Origins

Chinese evergreens belong to the arum family and come from the warm, shaded forest floors of tropical Asia, from northeast India across to New Guinea. 'Polar Springtime' is a modern cultivated selection rather than a wild species, chosen for that extreme white colouring. It shares the easy temperament of the wider Aglaonema family and sits well among other aroids.

Care

Because so much of each leaf is white, it needs more light than a plain green Aglaonema. Give it a bright spot out of direct sun, such as near an east or west window behind a sheer curtain; in shade it grows slowly and new leaves come in greener. Let the top few centimetres of compost dry before watering and never leave it sitting wet, as the pale stems are prone to rot in soggy compost. Normal room humidity suits it. Keep it warm, above 15C, and clear of cold draughts. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, so keep it out of reach of pets and children. It pairs well with other bright light houseplants.

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How to care for White Chinese Evergreen

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh 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 White Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema 'Polar Springtime' is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Bedroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light. Its white leaves carry little green, so it needs more light than a plain Aglaonema. Avoid hot direct sun, which scorches the pale leaves. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light. Its white leaves carry little green, so it needs more light than a plain Aglaonema. Avoid hot direct sun, which scorches the pale leaves.

Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Water when the top few centimetres of compost feel dry and let the excess drain away. Water less in winter. The pale stems rot easily in wet compost, so never leave it standing in water. Read moreShow less

Water when the top few centimetres of compost feel dry and let the excess drain away. Water less in winter. The pale stems rot easily in wet compost, so never leave it standing in water.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

Average room humidity is fine. A pebble tray helps in a very dry, heated room if the leaf tips start to brown. Read moreShow less

Average room humidity is fine. A pebble tray helps in a very dry, heated room if the leaf tips start to brown.

Temperature

Keep above 15°C · Likes a warm room

Keep it warm, ideally 18 to 24C and not below 15C. Keep it away from cold draughts and cold winter windows. Read moreShow less

Keep it warm, ideally 18 to 24C and not below 15C. Keep it away from cold draughts and cold winter windows.

Feeding

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

Growth habit

Bushy →

Plant type

Aroid →

Toxicity

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

Also known as

Aglaonema 'Polar Springtime'

Genus

Aglaonema →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the leaves of Aglaonema 'Polar Springtime' so white?

It is a selection chosen for very pale, heavily variegated leaves, with only fine green striping and flecking left on the white. That is also why it needs brighter light than a plain green Aglaonema: there is less green tissue to feed the plant.

How much light does it need?

Bright, indirect light, such as near an east or west window or a little back from a south window. In low light it grows slowly and new leaves can come in greener. Hot direct sun will scorch the pale leaves.

How often should I water it?

When the top few centimetres of compost feel dry, usually around once a week in summer and less in winter. Let excess water drain away. The pale stems are prone to rot if the compost stays wet.

Is Aglaonema toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. Aglaonema contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and chewing the leaves causes mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting in cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

Why are the leaf tips turning brown?

Brown tips usually point to dry air from heating, irregular watering, or cold draughts. Keep watering steady, move it away from radiators and cold glass, and stand it on a pebble tray in winter if the air is very dry.

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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