A very quick and prolific grower, Homalomena rubescens ‘Emerald gem’ is a cultivar of Homalomena rubescens Kunth. It is a very robust terrestrial herb. The 'Emerald Gem' is a vibrant Homalomena with spade–shaped glossy green leaves. This eye–catching houseplant has ridges on the leaves that fan out in a unique pattern. It has green stems, unusually for Homalomena rubescens cultivars, hence the name.
The genus name "Homalomena" is derived form the Greek words for flat ("homalos") and moon ("mene").
Homalomena rubescens ‘Emerald gem’
Homalomena rubescens ‘Emerald gem’ is approximately 45 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 19 cm pot