Exposure & Location

The Homalomena Rubescens Maggy enjoys partial shade with soft indirect light. It tolerates low light but avoids direct sunlight which can burn its delicate leaves.

• Exposure: partial shade, soft indirect light, tolerates low light.
• Ideal for: living room, office, bedroom, bathroom, or bright room without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: rich, light, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the reddish stems and veins create a subtle and elegant contrast with the shiny dark green foliage.

Watering & Care

• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate surface to dry slightly between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: prefers 50-70% humidity, occasionally mist the leaves.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny appearance.

Avoid overwatering — prefers slightly dry substrate rather than waterlogged.

Decor Ideas & Plant Pairings

With its shiny dark green foliage and elegant reddish stems, the Homalomena Rubescens Maggy brings a touch of tropical sophistication to your urban jungle. It creates an elegant and refined focal point.

• Pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Alocasia, Philodendron, or other tropical plants to create a lush urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in white, gray, terracotta ceramic, or recycled plastic to highlight the shiny foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant in a living room, office, bedroom, or bathroom to create an elegant focal point.

The reddish stems and veins add a subtle and sophisticated touch of color that pairs perfectly with the shiny dark green.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for tropical plant lovers.
• Elegant shiny foliage — subtle reddish stems and veins.
• Tolerates low light — adapts well to dim spaces.
• Compact growth — maintains a dense and elegant form.
• Avoid direct sunlight — burns delicate leaves.
• Regularly dust leaves — improves photosynthesis and appearance.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Moderate growth — be patient to see the plant grow.
• Toxic to pets — keep out of reach of cats and dogs (calcium oxalate crystals).
• Appreciates humidity — occasionally mist or place near other plants.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy'
• Common name: Homalomena Rubescens Maggy
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø24 × H90 cm
• Adult size: up to 100–120 cm indoors
• Exposure: partial shade, soft indirect light, tolerates low light
• Watering: moderate, allow slight drying between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for tropical plant enthusiasts)
• Toxicity to pets: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decor style: Tropical / Elegant / Urban jungle
• Features: shiny dark green foliage, reddish stems and veins, compact growth, tolerates low light, easy care

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the reddish stems and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on growing conditions.