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Full Specimen Plate
Homalomena rubescens
Homalomena Red Shield
Very High
LightBright, indirect light
Medium
Humidity60%+
Warm
Temperature18-28°C
Medium
Size60-90cm tall
Medium
Growth RateModerate
Moderate
DifficultyRewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Wild£££ · RareLowtropical Southeast Asia
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Homalomena rubescens (Roxb.) Kunth Morphology
leaf ShapeCordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches. to broadly ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. with acuminateFoliage tapering gradually to a long, sharp point at the leaf tip. tip
leaf Length20-40cm
leaf Width15-30cm
petiole ColorReddish to pinkish
venationProminent
textureThick and glossy
variegationNone
growth HabitBasal rosette
About Homalomena rubescens (Roxb.) Kunth
Homalomena rubescens is a robust, aromatic, self-heading aroid native to the lush, shaded understories of tropical Southeast Asia. It has heart-shaped glossy foliage and vibrant, reddish-pink petioles that contrast against each other. Flourishing in humid forest floors, this species thrives in rich, well-draining soils with consistent moisture. It remains a staple for collectors who appreciate lush, basal rosette-forming plants with deep green, prominently veined leaves.
