philodendron maggy Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy' – Conservatory Archives

philodendron maggy Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy' – Conservatory ArchivesThe Homalomena genus, a member of the Araceae family, is found in parts of southern Asia. Homalomena rubescens Maggy forms a dense clump of glossy, heart shaped leaves which rest atop deep red stems. Similar in appearance to that of many Philodendron species, but much lower maintenance in comparison. WATERING In S S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A W allow top soil to dry out 50%. A high humidity lover, so mist often. LIGHT

The Homalomena genus, a member of the Araceae family, is found in parts of southern Asia. Homalomena rubescens ‘Maggy’ forms a dense clump of glossy, heart-shaped leaves which rest atop deep red stems. Similar in appearance to that of many Philodendron species, but much lower maintenance in comparison.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%. A high humidity lover, so mist often.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every two months from April - October.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years when pot is full. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.