Chinese Evergreen 'Cutlass' is a striking tropical houseplant from the Aglaonema genus, prized for its elongated, lance-shaped grey-green foliage accented with darker green margins and streaks. Hardy outdoors only in zones 10-11, it thrives as an indoor specimen across most climates, reaching 3 to 4 feet tall with a comparable spread at maturity. Low-maintenance and forgiving, this perennial adapts beautifully to partial shade and moderate watering, making it one of the easiest large-scale foliage plants for indoor gardeners.
Partial Shade
Moderate
10-11
48in H x 48in W
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Moderate
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The 'Cutlass' cultivar earned its name from the distinctive shape of its foliage, with long, slender leaves that create an almost architectural presence indoors. Its grey-green coloring with darker streaks sets it apart from bolder variegated Aglaonema selections, offering a more refined, understated elegance. The plant produces seasonal arum-type flowers, though these are insignificant and secondary to the real appeal: year-round foliage that softens any interior space while asking almost nothing in return.
Chinese Evergreen 'Cutlass' serves as an interior design element, softening office spaces, living rooms, and bedrooms with its graceful foliage. Its tolerance for low light and irregular watering makes it a go-to plant for busy professionals or beginners building confidence with houseplants. The plant's ability to tolerate heavy shade renders it useful in interior corners and away from windows where many alternatives would struggle.
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“Aglaonema, the genus containing Chinese Evergreen, comprises approximately 20 tropical herbaceous perennial species native to Asia. The genus name itself reveals botanical poetry, combining the Greek words 'aglaos' (bright or clear) and 'nema' (thread), a reference to the plant's conspicuous stamens. 'Cutlass' is a hybrid selection developed to showcase the refined beauty of slender, grey-green foliage, representing the modern breeding focus on foliage varieties that outperform their wild ancestors in the controlled environment of the home.”