Homalomena
homalomena rubescens ‘maggy’
PLANT AT A GLANCE
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Originated in Southern Asia |
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Best under medium indirect light |
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About once a week, allow top 50-75% of soil to dry out between waterings |
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Easy to care, air purifying, low-light tolerant |
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Toxic if ingested, best practice is to keep out of reach of kids and pets. Wash your hands after handling the plant |
PLANT SIZE
Plant height/length: Around 90-100cm.
Pot size: 24cm grow pot.
Can be purchased in plastic grow pot, or repotted in a simple terracotta pot (reference image provided)
DESCRIPTION
The Homalomena Maggy is an uncommon classy looking plant that will add a tropical feel in your home. It has a glossy foliage consisting of heart-shaped green leaves and deep red stems. It produces an arum-like flowers on spikes near the base, usually hidden under the leaves.
Homalomenas are lesser known relative of Philodendrons which means it is an easy to care houseplant that share the same care requirements. It enjoys indirect light and moderate humidity. Keep soil moist but don’t allow the plant to sit in water.
As discovered in the NASA Clean Air study, Homalomenas also have excellent air-purification properties.
Important to know: As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary.
ONGOING PLANT CARE
All of our plants come with a QR code to a care guide so you or the recipient of your gift will have at your fingertips what you need to know to keep the plants beautiful.
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SIZE GUIDE
Please note that planters and plastic grow pots are subject to small deviations in size of 1-2cm. Our dimensions and size guides are based on expected sizes but the actual dimensions of the product you receive may vary slightly.
DELIVERY
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RETURNS OF PLANTS
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RETURNS OF NON-PLANTS
Please notify us within 14 days from receipt of your order if you wish to return or exchange any items.
DAMAGED ITEMS
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