Common
name: "Emerald Gem"
Latin name: Homalomena species
Native
to: Tropical Asia and South America
Growth habit: An upright bush with spade shaped
foliage usually not over 36" in height or 30" in width.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Not effected by many
pests.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Homalomena Emerald Gem
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Emerald Gems" low growth habit
makes them the perfect choice for an area with height
restrictions. Place your Homalomena plant in bright filtered light... away
from cold drafts. Homalomena's dislike cold air. Check for water
weekly, allowing the surface of the soil to dry down. Water your
plant with tepid water... again, they hate cold. Do not allow your
plant to sit in a saucer of water... this will surely cause root
rot. Feed bi-monthly. Propagation is very difficult.
Homalomena "Emerald Gem" is available in 6" pots
as well as 8" and 10" containers.
