Homalomena

Homalomena Care

Homalomena

What is the plant

Emerald Gem Plant or Homalomena, native to tropical Asia and South America, is an upright plant with dark green, waxy, spade-shaped leaves. The compact shape makes it ideal for areas with height restrictions.

Emerald Gem Plants are usually 12″-30″ in height when sold in the stores. Although an Emerald Gem Plant is a relative of the easy-care Philodendron, it is a lot more finicky and requires more attention. However, if you are tired of the same old houseplants, a Homalomena or Emerald gem Plant makes a nice addition to your plant collection. These plants are considered slightly poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering is the most difficult part of caring for an Emerald Gem Plant. When an Emerald Gem Plant is either over or under watered the bottom leaves fall off. An Emerald Gem Plant doesn’t like anything cold, so use warm water and never dump extra ice cubes into the soil.
Fertilizer
Feed an Emerald Gem Plant monthly in the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. In the fall and winter fertilize an Emerald Gem Plant every other month if the plant is producing new leaves.
Sunlight
An Emerald Gem Plant requires medium indirect light but grows even better in bright indirect light. Homalomenas can survive in low light but become thin and spindly. The bottom leaves of an Emerald Gem Plant turn yellow and fall off when there is not enough light.

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Soil
Use a quick-draining, loose soil, containing plenty of peat moss, perlite, and hard sand for an Emerald gem Plant. This type of soil helps prevent an Emerald gem Plant from getting root rot.
Temperature
Emerald Gem Plants like warm household temperatures between 65-80 degrees. Keep Homalomanas away from air conditioners and cold drafts.
Container
Emerald Gem Plants can be found in 6"-10" containers. Make sure the pot has enough drainage holes.