Homalomena 'Emerald Gem'

Homalomena

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Homalomena (hom-al-oh-MEE-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

San Leandro, California

Pompano Beach, Florida

Gonzales, Louisiana

Saint Louis, Missouri

Nome, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 1) | May 2007 | positive

I have had this plant for about 3 years and most of the year it stays on my shaded deck. It will burn if put in full sun. When the temp...Read More

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Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | August 2006 | positive

This is a very pretty plant, but any direct sun at all here in this zone, 10b, (even for a few minutes) will cause the tips of the leaves...Read More

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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | positive

A very easy care houseplant in our area. I move it outside for the mild weather and bring it in for winter.

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