Anyway, I know it seems ridiculous but I am too much of a chicken to repot my chinese evergreen. I know the bugs are going to be much worse in that one and I don't want my other half to know about the bugs because then I'll never be able to have any more plants lol...it is a sad example of a chinese evergreen anyway so I am either going to give it away to a braver soul or toss it. I normally am against tossing but this is a rare exception. It probably is infested to be completely honest after what I saw over the weekend with the other plant.

Anyway, I guess I am looking into some other foliage plant to replace it - it is indoors of course and is right next to the window and when the shades are closed very bright light shines through the slats, kind of like a canopy. No dracenas or palms, it needs to be shorter. I guess, just toss out foliage plants you like and I'll look into them :)

There are numerous Aglaonemas/Chinese Everygreens. In greens, silver, reds, and yellows.
Since you chose the Aglo in the first place, why not try finding another?

Here's a few I bought over the years

As you can see, there are quite a few varieties, and Aglonemas are not difficult growing indoors. They do well in very bright shade to indirect light.

Well, these are my suggestions...How have you been? Toni

After I saw them nasty things I did EXACTLY what you suggested lol! I got it from HD - never again. After that I'm no longer getting anything over a 4" pot from there. Blech.

I really like that first one!! What kind is it?

I also kind of tossed around the idea of a fern, are those a big pain?

The first Aglao is called A. Stripe. Got it on Ebay, (US seller) but they're sold locally, too. In fact, your favorite store, HD, had a bunch of Aglaos on sale. lol.

Pesche's had a true beauty in stock the last time we went. (NOID species,) but they wanted 35.00 for an 8"er.. Had to pass it up.

There used to be quite a few plant stores on Clark, Lincoln, Ashland...they had very nice Aglaonemas, but again, pricy.

Hey Elkay..haven't seen you around much either..Is everyone hybernating? lol.

The Aglao is A. 'White Diamond.'
Actually, White Diamond and the reds with little, white tags came from Thailand. I love this sellers plants!
In fact, I plan on adding more Aglaos once temps warm up.
I wrote out a whole list, lol, but there's no way possible I can afford them, so I'm going to buy a couple at a time.
He has one called Satinwet, but it's 27.00!! It's one of the reddest Aglaos around.
However, tho Aglaos above were under 10.00 each. No complaints there.

BTW, if you gals ever decide to order from Thailand, please let me know..I'll give you the name of the nursery.
I've ordered from different Thailand sellers..
First time, my order took 6 months to get here..of course, the package arrived a couple days before Christmas, temps, 0-10F.
That order consisted of four Adeniums, Desert Roses. Two were dead. The seller figured what he did wrong. Customs kept the order for months..the box was beaten up by the time it arrived.

That's the risks when ordering overseas. But this seller now knows what to do..after the first incident, it never happened again..'Not w/this seller,' anyway.

Anyway, Mojave, I hope you find something nice. Don't just pick any old plant..if you can't find something locally, there's numerous online sites...Toni

You're right about not "settling" on just anything. I keep forgetting about ordering online!

Oh, there are so many wonderful online nurseries, that sell plants we can only dream about here in IL

What kind of dog do you have?

We have two dogs. An English Mastiff and Shih-pu..What about you, any pets?

I have 4 dogs - all from shelters......an Australian Shepherd mix, German Shepherd mix, Husky/Aussie mix and Border collie mix.

Josh

Your Aglaos are true beautys. Very healthy and good size. Your Amy looks different than mine. Hmm.
Are you planning on ordering again?

Elkay, It's great you got your dogs from shelters. My Mastiff is very old..after he's gone, I plan on going to a shelter or the Anti-Crulty so my little guy, Coco has a friend.
Actually, Coco, was mentally and physically abused. I didn't plan on getting another pet..We also have 4 birds and an Iguana.
So, I adopted Coco on Chirstmas Day, 2008..my brothers a Chicago Police Officer..he's the one who got hold of Coco.

Coco was locked in a little closet until the kids got home from school. When he had an 'accident,' he was thrown against walls, kicked..at the time he weight 4lbs. It sickens me how anyone can do such a thing.
I love him so much..he's highly intelligent, and very affectionate, but it took a lot of work..he had a tude, distrusted people, and selfish with his possessions.

Thank God he's changed..he's still stingy, lol, won't allow Sam, 'Mastiff' near his toys or food.
The first night he came home w/me, I bought a little bed for him to sleep in. He didn't know what to do, so he looked for a closet.. 'repeating where he was used to living.'
Now he's sleeps in my bed..my little sweetie. Toni

PS. Elkay, I love your Aglos..great job..how they over-wintering?

I'm glad Coco found his way to you - it sounds like he has a great life after starting out in a miserable situation.

When I worked at Rentokil Tropical Plants, we'd get shipments throughout the year. When temps were 25F and under, we'd have to rush getting plants off the trucks, into the building.
When temps were in the single digits, it was a nightmare.

Some of my plants froze in the front plant room over the years..Certain plants are very cold sensitive.

Did your Aglo leaves discolor? Gray-black? Discoloration is a sign of frostbite. As long as roots don't freeze, plant should be okay, but if a door is opened frequently, allowing icy air to hit the plant, goodbye plant..

Your Aglo now thinks it's in paradise..lol..Warmth, humidity..Hopefully your bird can't get to it, right?

Thank you..I'm glad Coco found us, too..Toni