How To Grow & Care for Homalomena? 

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

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Homalomena plants are green houseplants with huge leaves. Its leaves are arrowhead or heart-shaped and glossy green.

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There are 106 species of the shield plant, quite a variety.

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Bright indirect light 

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Growing conditions 

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Loamy,  light and well-draining soil

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Ideal climate 65 - 85 °F (18 - 29 °C) High humidity

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Fertilize once every two weeks during growing season

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Prune back old brown leaves

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Growing tips 

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Water when top inch of the soil has dried out

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Homalomena roots are rhizomes, which means the plant can be propagated by root division.

Propagation 

That's the basic knowledge on growing and caring for Homalomena. Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

Read more in our detailed article

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