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Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’ (Silver Bay Chinese Evergreen)
Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Bay'
Silver Bay is the definition of a reliable indoor plant — adaptable, forgiving, and effortlessly beautiful. Its silvery foliage brightens low-light spaces and brings calm, natural elegance to homes and workplaces. If you want a no-stress plant that always looks good and helps clean the air indoors, this is the one.
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Beautiful, Silvery Foliage That Brightens Any Room
Soft, Airy Color That Works With Every Interior Style
Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’ is prized for its wide, watercolor-washed leaves, featuring layers of soft silver, pale green, and deep emerald. The variegation appears hand-painted, giving the plant a refined, calming visual character. Its lush foliage naturally softens corners, workspaces, and living rooms, bringing a gentle sense of life and freshness to indoors year-round.
Unlike many variegated plants that need strong sunlight, Silver Bay’s beauty holds up even in medium to low light, making it a perfect choice for apartments, offices, bathrooms, hallways, or spots away from windows. It appears polished and complete with minimal effort, which is why it has remained a top interior designer staple for decades.
Full, Rounded Growth Habit and Excellent Indoor Adaptability
Silver Bay maintains a graceful, mounded profile as it grows, eventually reaching 20–36 inches tall indoors — large enough to make a presence, but compact enough for side tables and floor stands. New leaves emerge from the center and unfurl gradually, creating a constant sense of growth and renewal.
This plant adapts exceptionally well to indoor life. It tolerates low humidity, irregular watering, and fluctuating indoor temperatures, making it a reliable choice for beginners or anyone who wants a plant that looks good with minimal effort.
A Proven Low-Light, Low-Stress Houseplant that
Thrives Where Other Plants Struggle
Silver Bay excels in places most houseplants dislike — shaded rooms, offices lit by lamps, bathrooms with filtered daylight, and winter interiors with shorter days. Its ability to maintain vibrant foliage in less-than-ideal light is one of its greatest strengths.
It’s also a naturally slow and steady grower, so it stays attractive year-round without needing frequent pruning or repotting. If you're looking for a plant that delivers calm, balanced beauty with minimal upkeep, this is one of the best choices available.
Cleans the Air and Makes Your Space Feel Fresher
Aglaonema is known for its air-purifying properties, helping remove common indoor pollutants while improving humidity around the plant. Its leaves also diffuse glare and soften visual lines in modern décor, making rooms feel more inviting, comfortable, and grounded.
| Hardiness Zone: | 10 to 12 Outdoors |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 18 to 24 Inches |
| Classification: | Tropical House plant |
| Sunlight: | Low to Medium Indirect Light |
| Habit: | Compact habit |
| Flower Color: | Occasional white spathes indoors |
| Foliage: | Green and Silver |
| Water Requirements: | Likes to dry out some between watering. If unsure, do not water |
| Uses: | Attractive plant to be featured or in the background of any room in the house, does well with minimal care |
How to Care for Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’ (Silver Bay Chinese Evergreen)
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Aglaonema Silver Bay plant for years to come!
How should I plant Aglaonema Silver Bay?
Use a pot with drainage holes and a high-quality indoor potting mix. Gently loosen the roots before planting and position so the crown sits level with the soil surface. After planting, water thoroughly to settle the soil. Place Silver Bay in low to medium indirect light. It does not need a window seat to thrive — bright rooms, side tables, and internal office spaces all suit it perfectly. Avoid direct sun.
How often should I water Aglaonema Silver Bay?
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Soak until water drains through, then empty the saucer. Overwatering is more harmful than underwatering. This plant appreciates stable humidity, but adapts well to typical indoor environments. If leaf tips brown, increase humidity through light misting or a pebble tray.
When should I fertilize Aglaonema Silver Bay?
Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength. This encourages steady, lush growth and stronger variegation. Pause or reduce fertilizing in fall and winter as growth naturally slows.
When and how should I prune Aglaonema Silver Bay?
Prune only to remove yellow, aging, or damaged leaves. Trim at the leaf base near the soil. To encourage fullness, rotate the plant every 1–2 weeks so all sides receive light and develop evenly.
