Chinese Evergreen 'First Diamond'

First Diamond Chinese Evergreen 💎🌿 is loved for its broad silvery-white leaves edged in deep green, giving it a bright polished look that instantly lightens up desks, shelves, and cozy corners. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where the contrast stays strongest, but it also handles medium light well without much fuss. This is a beginner-friendly plant that stays pretty easygoing as long as the soil is not kept constantly wet. Pro tip: if the leaves start yellowing, check the watering first 💧, because this plant usually struggles more from overwatering than from being a little dry.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Aglaonema ‘First Diamond’
🏷️ Common Names: First Diamond Chinese Evergreen, Chinese Evergreen
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, clumping foliage
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of tropical Asian lineage

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At Austin Jungle Co, we believe plants can brighten a space, lift the mood, and make everyday life feel a little better. We focus on offering plants that feel approachable and worthwhile, with thoughtful sourcing from growers we trust.