Homalomena are native tropical to subtropical plants found in humid environments such as Columbia, Costa Rica, Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Homalomena plants are found on the jungle floors of southern Asia, stretching east to Melanesia. These indigenous florae are among the more than 100 tropical plant species of the Araceaearoid family. There are 12 other species of growing Homalomena plants in Central America and northern South America.
Varieties:
- Emerald Gem’ has dark green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves
- Purple Sword’ has green and silver-spotted foliage with a burgundy underside
- Selby’ has light green spotted leaves bordered with darker green
- Pewter Dream’ has a powdered gray sheen on its green foliage.
- ‘Lemon Glow’ has oval leaves that are a brilliant greenish hue.
Care
Temperature:
Homalomena care as a houseplant will necessitate a temperature range of 60 to 90 degrees F. (16-32 C.). Tropical it is! Growing Homalomena plants, on the other hand, can endure temperatures as low as 40 degrees F. (4 degrees C.) with little to no harm.
Light:
Homalomena houseplants fare well in medium to low light situations, but flourish in medium light. An excessive amount of sunlight can burn the foliage, resulting in burned marks on the leaves.
Water:
A regular watering regimen will be part of Homalomena upkeep. Homalomena plants dislike both being dry and being submerged in water. Saturate the soil and ensure proper drainage.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize on a regular basis with a liquid plant food at the manufacturer’s suggested strength. Soil for Homalomena houseplants should be semi-porous, peat-based (but not too thick), and rich in humus organic matter.
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