General Information
Common Name Homalomena
Family Araceae
Genus Homalomena
Species spp.
Cultivar ‘Emerald Gem’
Origin Tropical. Asia, Tropical America
Category Foliage Plant
Common Uses Mass Planting,Specimen
Plant in Photo
Container Size 10 in
Plant Height (photo) 02-03 ft
Width 24-30 in
Form Multi
Image Name
HomolomenaEmeraldGem10.jpg
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General Description
Leaf Color Dark Green
Texture Coarse
Flower Color
General Heights Short
Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-10 in
Heights 18 in-30 in
Common or Rare Limited
Forms Single, Multi
Care Basics
Water Use Medium
Humidity Requirements Medium
Light Level Medium Light Preferred
Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 50 F
Optimum Temperature 75 F
Minimum Light 150 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 300 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study Formaldehyde,Xylene,Ammonia
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Mealy Bug,Mites
Most Common Disease Problem
Special Requirements or Needs
Poisonous None