Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae.

There is generally a crown of wide leaf blades which in wild species are often variegated with silver and green coloration.

[2] Plants of the genus are native to humid, shady tropical forest habitat.

[3] The most common cultivar is 'Silver Queen',[3] which has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Care of the houseplant involves protecting it from cold temperatures and excessive sunlight and removing any inflorescences that develop, which can prolong the life of the plant.

[8] Pathogens include the fungus Myrothecium roridum and bacteria such as Pseudomonas cichorii, Erwinia chrysanthemi, and Xanthomonas campestris, which can all cause leaf spot.