Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

The Chinese Evergreen is practically bulletproof, handling conditions where 30% of common houseplants would perish—proving tougher than the average decorative foliage plant. Cultivated for centuries in Asia, modern cultivars explode with color: silver, pink, red, and cream variegation on deep green leaves. It tolerates low light of 50 foot-candles, humidity below 30%, and irregular watering that would defeat a Peace Lily. In feng shui, it's considered a luck-bringing plant, but its only enemies are cold drafts below 60°F and direct sun that scorches leaves within 48 hours.