Aglaonema `B.J. Freeman`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Aglaonema having a full and compact appearance, a vigorous growth rate and an upright and spreading habit. The large stature resembles Dieffenbachia species. Leaves are large and variegated with two distinct colors on the upper surface. The basic leaf color is a glaucous-appearing silvery-green with dark green margins. The area next to the margins and the midrib have blotches and spots of the same color as the margins.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Aglaonema substantially as shown and described, characterized by: a full and compact appearance, a vigorous growth rate and an upright and spreading habit, and a large stature that resembles Dieffenbachia species;   the variety further having large elliptic leaves variegated with two distinct colors on the upper leaf surface, the basic color being a silvery-green with a glaucous appearance, with dark green leaf margins around the entire circumference, the area next to the margins and the midrib having blotches and spots of the same color as the margins.