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title: "Hi! I just bought this plant from a hobby greenhouse and am curious…"
description: "Hi! I just bought this plant from a hobby greenhouse and am curious what everyone might think it is. It was listed as Aglaonema Silver but when I look that up…"
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author: "brianna"
published: "2024-08-13T16:16:24.311213Z"
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# Hi! I just bought this plant from a hobby greenhouse and am curious…

_Posted by brianna on 2024-08-13_

Hi! I just bought this plant from a hobby greenhouse and am curious what everyone might think it is. It was listed as Aglaonema Silver but when I look that up it it says it’s common name is Chinese Evergreen. It looks similar but not really the same. Is that what I have here? Thanks!

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## 4 comments

### Jazmine commented on 2024-08-13

It’s in the same family! Aglaonema is the scientific name for Chinese evergreen. So beautiful!

#### brianna replied on 2024-08-13

Gotcha! I was a little confused because they looked similar but not identical. Either way, I thought this lady was gorgeous and couldn’t pass up on bringing her home 🥰

#### Jazmine replied on 2024-08-13

Honestly Chinese evergreens are my favorite! They have so many variations and are so low maintenance with such beautiful growth. Excited for you:)

### Mullein commented on 2024-08-13

I have that same kind! Definitely an algaonema/Chinese evergreen. I originally put mine is as a “silverado” subspecies, but that isn’t a perfect match. Luckily the care is the same between the different color varieties

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