Scarcely known even by experienced gardeners, these philodendron relatives offer beautiful foliage effects without much trouble.
They like moderate to bright light and moist, well-drained soil. The purple and yellow types show the best color in bright light.
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Homalomena lindenii 'Lemon Glow'This philodendron relative has solid gold heart-shaped leavea that look much like a philodendron. The new leaves are bright gold and the old leaves are chartreuse. It grows to about 20 inches tall. Grow in bright to moderate light, in a moist well-dr...
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Homalomena rubescens 'Broken Heart'Homalomena is closely related to Philodendron, and looks much the same. This brand new variety from Thailand has glossy, deep green heart-shaped leaves with red petioles, splashed with yellow and creamy white, in a clump. It needs bright light to ke...
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Homalomena rubescens 'Purple Heart'Homalomena is closely related to Philodendron, and looks much the same. This varieity from Thailand has glossy, deep red-purple heart-shaped leaves in a clump. It needs bright light to keep its color, but is otherwise undemanding, needing the same co...
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Homalomena sp. 'Pewter Dream'A new homolomena from Thailand with large leaves that are an unusual pewter color all over. The plant grows to about three feet tall. This is a first introduction of a beautiful new foliage plant. Grow as a philodendron. Leaf color is best in bright ...
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Homalomena sp. Borneo PurpleA new and very beautiful dwarf Homalomena, said to be from Borneo, with narrow, velvety purple leaves. Slow-growing and very desirable. Likes moderate light, and moist well-drained soil. USDA Zone 10-11....
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Homalomena sulcata 'Cream Frost'A new and beautiful clumping philodendron-like plant from Thailand, to about 2 feet tall and wide. The arrowhead shaped leaves are completely splashed with cream and light yellow flecks and specks. Likes warmth. USDA Zones 10-11.
Grown in 3.5" pot...
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