Homalomena rubescens 'maggy' is an unusual eye-catching plant that will create a tropical jungle look in your home. It hails from the warm, humid rainforests of Southern Asia and is part of the Aroid family. ... If the plant is placed somewhere too bright, the leaves can get scorched.
Keep soil moist using water at room temperature, but do not allow the plant to sit in water. Aerate the soil before watering. In cooler temperatures reduce watering.
Your Homalomena Emerald Gem likes bright indirect light. They can tolerate lower light, but growth may slow significantly. If kept in direct sunlight, the foliage may burn.
This houseplant likes regular fertilising; twice a month during the growing season (Spring and Summer). Use a balanced fertiliser and be sure to dilute correctly as over-feeding can cause some damage to the plant. If the potting medium is particularly dry, water lightly before feeding to avoid fertiliser burning the roots.
Soil for Homalomena houseplants should be semi-porous, peat based (but not too dense), and containing some sand and plenty of humus organic matter.
It is sometimes necessary to prune Homalomena plants; using a sterile blade, cut the stem approximately 5cm above soil level, do not tear the stem. If possible, wait for old leaves to dry out before removing to allow the process of nutrient transfer back to the main plant to be conducted.
Your Homalomena is sensitive to temperatures below 65 degrees. Keep it in an area with temperatures between 65-85 degrees. Feed your Homalomena Emerald Green once a month during spring and summer with a general houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier. Homalomena are toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children. Homalomena rubescens 'maggy' is an unusual eye-catching plant that will create a tropical jungle look in your home. It hails from the warm, humid rainforests of Southern Asia and is part of the Aroid family.
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