Homalomena Houseplant

  • LOW LIGHT

A tropical look in the perfect corner of your home.
Just like most tropical plants, homalomena houseplants like warm, humid spots in your home or office. Watch for brown tips or edges on the leaves, this will tell you the plant needs more humidity. It will tolerate low-light spots but likes to be in medium light. Make sure to water regularly but don’t soak the soil.

Care Requirements

LIGHT

Homalomenas likes bright indirect light. They can tolerate lower light, but growth may slow significantly. If kept in direct sunlight, the foliage may burn.

WATERING

Allow the top 50% of the soil of your Homalomena to dry out between watering. 

SOIL

Homalomenas love peat moss-based potting mix with added perlite to allow good drainage.
We suggest Fertilome Ultimate Potting Mix

FERTILIZER

Feed Homalomenas once a month during spring and summer with a general houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
We suggest Schultz Plant Food Plus

TEMPERATURE

Homalomenas like average warmth between 65-85°.

HUMIDITY

Homalomenas will do well in average household  humidity, but will appreciate added humidity from misting or adding a humidifier nearby. 

IS IT PET FRIENDLY?

Like most houseplants, homalomenas are mildly toxic if eaten. They may cause some discomfort and vomiting when eaten. Keep away from animals and children.

HOMALOMENA VARIETIES

Homalomena houseplants are a cute, low-maintenance houseplant with thick, green spade-shaped leaves. It looks a lot like a  hosta plant, but is actually a tropical plant that does great inside any home or office. It’s perfect for small spaces as it doesn’t grow very tall and stays compact. 

Homalomena | Low Light | City Floral Garden Center - Denver

EMERALD GEM

Homalomena ‘Emerald Gem’

Homalomena Emerald Gem is a cute, low-maintenance houseplant with thick, green spade-shaped leaves. It looks a lot like a  hosta plant, but is actually a tropical plant that does great inside any home or office. It’s perfect for small spaces as it doesn’t grow very tall and stays compact. 

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Care Requirements

LIGHT

Hydrangeas do well in partially shaded areas like under a large tree or on the side of a house. They like to receive sun in the morning, and the partial shade is in the heat of the afternoon. In Colorado, too much full sun will cause them to get sunburned.

SOIL

Hydrangea shrubs need to have well-draining soils that is rich in organic matter. Most Colorado soils will benefit from the addition of peat moss and compost that helps retain moisture. The pH determines the colors of the blooms. Acidic soil will give you blue flowers, and alkaline soil gives you pink flowers.  

FERTILIZER

If hydrangea shrubs are given too much high-nitrogen fertilizer, they may grow full and lush, but there will be fewer flowers. If the soil is rich, fertilizer is not needed. Otherwise, a light application in March or April may be warranted.

WATERING

Make sure to water your hydrangea shrubs regularly. Those big blooms require a lot of water to stay lush and full. About one inch of water throughout the week is ideal. If they receive more sun give them at least two inches during the hotter summer days.

Our Advice

  • Allium flowers need full sun for the best blooms. 
  • Plant allium bulbs when temperature is consistently in the low 60’s or lower. 
  • Allium bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil with top soil, compost and organic material. 
  • Fertilize when planting the allium bulbs with either Espoma Organic Bulb-tone or Hi Yield Dutch Bulb Food. Applying fertilizer at least 3″ below bulb will make sure the roots get the most from the fertilizer. 
  • Plant allium bulbs 4 – 6 inches deep with the old roots facing the ground and the pointed end facing up. 
  • Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary. 
  • Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of  mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall. 

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