If you’re looking for a tough-as-nails houseplant with big leaves, aglaonema (pronounced ah-glay-oh-NEE-ma), also known as Chinese evergreen ... or speckled pink and red foliage.

It's also better suited to shadier spots of your home than other colorful Chinese evergreen varieties might be. You can buy a 'Silver Bay' aglaonema from Walmart. Lovers of red houseplants will ...