Homalomena 'Emerald Gem'

Botanical: Homalomena rubescens

Common: Emerald Gem Homalomena, Shield Plant, Queen of Hearts

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Humidity: Medium
• Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
• Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

• Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
• Trim back any leggy growth and remove dead or yellow leaves to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

• Member of the Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,700 species.
• Homalomena plants are native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

• Homalomena plants are known for their air-purifying qualities, making them a healthy addition to your home or office.
• They are closely related to the Philodendron and are sometimes mistaken for them due to similarities in leaf shape.