Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) in Too-Large Pot: Repot Smaller Now

Overpotting Is the Silent Killer

Your Aglaonema commutatum is in a pot too large for its root system. Excess soil stays wet, suffocating roots and causing rot—even if you water carefully.

Correct Repotting Steps

1. Gently unpot; shake off loose soil (don't tear roots).
2. Select a pot just barely larger than the root mass—smaller is better.
3. Ensure drainage hole.
4. Use well-draining peat-based mix.
5. Water only when top ½ inch of soil feels dry.

Ongoing Care

• Light: Bright, indirect. Near an uncovered north or east window.
• No fertilizer, no misting, no frequent repotting.
• Pest-resistant—rarely needs treatment.

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