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Homalomena Variegated
Homalomena Variegated
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Minimum of 3 leaves
Rooted not cuttings
Homalomena Variegated – A Rare Gem with Striking Foliage
The Homalomena Variegated is a highly sought-after collector’s plant, admired for its bold streaks of creamy white, green, and yellow variegation. With its compact, lush growth habit and easy-care nature, this rare beauty is a perfect addition to any plant lover’s home.
Studio Catalog: Homalomena Variegated
Broad, elegant leaves display painterly strokes of cream and chartreuse over deep green. The plant holds a low, balanced canopy that feels calm and sculptural—ideal for shelves, credenzas, and bedside corners.
Look & Build
- Botanical: Homalomena (variegated form)
- Habit: clumping rosette with sturdy petioles and a neat footprint
- Foliage: heart-to-oval blades, soft satin finish, cream/chartreuse marbling
- Indoor scale: typically ~30–50 cm (12–20 in) with steady culture
- Pet note: keep out of nibbling reach
Placement Ideas
Let side light graze the leaves so the variegation reads crisp. Neutral planters (stone, sand, matte porcelain) keep the palette clean; pair with darker aroids for contrast or silvery foliage for a cool, modern mix.
Light & Climate
Thrives in soft daylight—an east window or a bright room with sheers. Avoid hard midday sun to prevent paling. Home-friendly conditions are perfect: about 50–70% RH and 18–29 °C (65–85 °F).
Water & Substrate
Hydrate when the surface layer just dries back; water through and allow full runoff. Use a breathable, drainage-forward matrix—bark chips + pumice/perlite + coco—with a modest sphagnum buffer to steady moisture near roots.
Feeding & Maintenance
Light nutrition at ¼–½ strength during active months keeps color lively. Quarter-turn the planter every couple of weeks for even presentation, and wipe blades occasionally so the marbling stays crisp.
Settle-In Notes
After positioning, step up brightness gradually over a week. Expect the freshest flush to carry the clearest cream sectors once the plant settles into its routine.
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