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Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem'
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 10b-12
Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem' plant details
Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with chartreuse foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem'
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Homalomena ‘Sunshine Gem’ is an upright gem of a plant displaying lime green, waxy, spade-shaped leaves. Great for low light, home conditions. Easy to grow. Plant in a well-drained, moist soil. Feed in Spring with a slow-release fertilizer. Good container plant adapted to a range of low light sites. Protect from frost!
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Gardening facts about Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem' plant
How to Grow Homalomena 'Sunshine Gem'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Homalomena for your garden
aka Homalomena 'Camouflage', Homalomena wallisii
Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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