Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) Propagation

Aglaonema is not just a beautiful plant with striking foliage. It also thrives in low light, making it ideal for spaces like the bathroom. The good news? Propagating it is really simple. Just follow the steps below and give your Aglaonema a fresh start.

Wash your knife or scissors with hot water and soap. If you have alcohol or disinfectant, use it as well to make sure everything is clean and fresh.

Place an old towel underneath to catch the soil. Gently take the Aglaonema out of its pot and shake off the excess soil. Try to remove as much of the old soil as possible from the roots.

Decide how many cuttings you want to make and make sure each section has its own roots. Gently pull the plant apart. If that doesn’t work, use a knife to cut the root ball without damaging the roots.

Place the cuttings in fresh potting soil in a plant pot. Add a little water so the soil is slightly moist. Keep the pot in a place with low or indirect light. You’ll usually see new leaves appear after about four weeks, especially in spring or summer.

• When: spring or early summer is the best time
• Light: no direct sunlight, it prefers shade
• Water: keep the soil lightly moist
• Patience: in winter it may take longer for new growth to appear

It’s not the best method. Aglaonema is usually divided or split. Water propagation might work for very young shoots, but it’s not a reliable technique for this plant.

These tips are based on our own experience with Aglaonemas. We only share methods we’ve tested ourselves in our greenhouse and that are also beginner friendly.

Curious about other propagation tips? Have a look at our other step by step propagation blogs.