Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' Live Plant
4" Pot
$29.50
Sale price
$29.50
Regular price
Free shipping included
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Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' Live Plant
$29.50
Sale price
$29.50
Regular price
Free shipping included
Light Bright, indirect lightCare EasyPets Not pet-safe
What arrives: your plant, rooted in soil in its 4" nursery pot. Pot size is the pot's diameter, not the plant's height — a larger pot generally means an older, larger plant. Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count.
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Free delivery, continental U.S. Packed and dispatched in 1–4 business days (we ship Monday–Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend); standard transit is then typically 3–7 business days. Heat packs are not included automatically — for cold-weather deliveries (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order. In extreme heat or cold we may hold your order until it is safe to ship, and will let you know. Shipping details
Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' (Aglaonema) brings warm color indoors, with green leaves edged and veined in vivid red and pink. One of the easiest houseplants to grow, it tolerates a wide range of indoor conditions.
'Red Siam' makes a bold impression with rosy-red edges framing each lush green leaf. This colorful, easygoing Chinese Evergreen adds instant warmth to a shelf or corner and welcomes beginners with open arms.
Why choose Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam'
- Striking, tropical foliage that makes a statement
- Grows into a full, leafy, upright plant
- Pushes out bold new leaves as it matures
Looks best: floor or low plant stand.
What you receive
- One live Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam', rooted in soil in a 4" or 6" nursery pot (pick a size above).
- Nursery pot and soil included; a decorative planter only if you select one.
- Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count within the pot size you choose; we do not publish measured shipping heights.
Will it suit your home?
- Botanical name: Aglaonema
- Light: Bright to medium, indirect; no harsh direct sun
- Water: when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly to moderate.
- Growth style: Upright, self-heading tropical aroid.
- Mature size: Grows into a full, upright plant over time — mature size can vary by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets.
Good fit: Philodendron and aroid fans · Bright, indirect-light spots · People who enjoy watching a plant grow and mature · Statement-foliage lovers · Beginners who want a full, leafy plant.
Think twice if: Homes where pets may chew leaves — it is toxic to cats and dogs · Very dark rooms · Anyone who tends to overwater plants · Shoppers wanting a trailing or hanging plant.
Delivery and arrival help
- Ships free within the continental U.S. from a greenhouse in Florida or California, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil.
- Dispatched within 1–4 business days, Monday to Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend; standard transit is typically 3–7 business days after that.
- Heat packs are not included automatically: in cold weather (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order, and in extreme cold or heat we may hold the order until it is safe to ship — we will let you know.
- If it arrives dead, severely damaged, or significantly different from the description, email photos of the plant and packaging to info@shopfloridaplant.com within 48 hours of delivery for a full refund or a free replacement (refund policy).
- Give your plant a few days to settle in; minor cosmetic marks from transit are normal.
Care and common questions
- Light: Bright, indirect light keeps Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' looking its best, but it can tolerate medium indirect light. In lower light it grows more slowly. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry — it likes to dry out a bit between waterings rather than stay soggy. Empty any saucer so the roots don't sit in water.
- Humidity: Loves higher humidity as a tropical aroid, but adapts to normal household humidity; extra humidity supports lush, healthy growth.
- Temperature: Typical room temperatures (roughly 65–85°F). Keep it away from cold drafts and heating or AC vents.
- Soil: A chunky, well-draining aroid mix (potting soil with bark and perlite) in a pot with drainage.
- Habit: Grows upright into a full, bushy plant — no moss pole needed; rotate it now and then for even, balanced growth.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer; pause in winter.
- Pruning: Trim to shape anytime; stem cuttings with a node root easily in water.
- Care tip: If lower leaves yellow or it looks sparse, check that it isn't overwatered and give it bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam'?
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.
What kind of light does Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' need?
Bright, indirect light keeps Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' looking its best, but it can tolerate medium indirect light. In lower light it grows more slowly. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Is Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' pet safe?
No. Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' is considered toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Why are my Chinese Evergreen 'Red Siam' leaves yellowing or staying small?
Check the potting mix first. If it is still wet days after watering, the roots are sitting in soggy soil — let the top 1–2 inches dry out, make sure the pot drains, and water less often. If the mix is dry and the leaves are small or pale, it wants more bright, indirect light. If neither fits, think about recent changes: a move, a draft, or a cold window.