Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux





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Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy' is a broad-leaved, clump-forming aroid with deep green, heart-shaped foliage and softly reddish petioles that add warmth without overwhelming the leaf blade. It holds a dense, self-supporting shape rather than climbing, which makes it useful for floor pots or wider planters where you want volume and tropical texture without a support pole.
Bright filtered light is ideal, though it can handle somewhat dimmer conditions with slower growth. Water once the upper part of the substrate has dried slightly, keep temperatures around 18–28 °C, and use a loose mix rich in organic matter but open enough for airflow around the roots. It also adapts well to semi-hydro culture, and regular removal of older leaves helps keep the clump tidy as it matures.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
perennial/subshrub
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Homalomena rubescens
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Do not leave outside below
15°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.