Homalomena ‘Emerald Gem

When starting from a Stage IV liner, plants should finish in a 6″ pot in about 5 to 6 months; 8″ pots require 9-10 months. One liner is sufficient for any container size up to 14″. Using a small container such as 3″ or 4″ as an intermediate step may inhibit lateral breaks if plants are not given ample, timely spacing.

Nutrition: Constant feed with 200 ppm N with a 3-1-2 ratio of N-P-K, including Mg and trace elements. Keep pH 6.0 to 6.5. When using dry fertilizers, use moderate rates. Occasional foliar sprays of manganese and iron will help prevent chlorosis.

Watering: Best if kept evenly moist, not wet. Will tolerate some drying out.

Light: 1000-1500 footcandles or 73-80% shade cloth.

Temperature: Tolerate growing range 60º to90º F. Hearty to 40º F.

Pests: Thrips, white flies, snails and slugs. Diseases are rare.

Flowering: Since the flowers are inconspicuous and sometimes abundant, pinching them off will enhance vegetative growth.

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