Growing guide · Houseplant

Homalomena wallisii

How to grow Homalomena 'Uplift'.

An impressionist with a root system.

Light
Bright indirect
Water
Moderate
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
12–18 in. tall
Pot
4.5 in. pot; size up one inch at a time.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Homalomena with oval leaves marbled in many shades of green

Light

Bright, indirect light, never direct sun.

Water

Keep the soil lightly moist; water when the surface starts to dry.

Pot and soil

An airy mix of potting soil, bark and perlite. Raise humidity with grouping or a humidifier.

Pot it inRosy Aroid Soil · 4 qtChunky and airy, the way climbing aroids like it. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil

Feeding

Half-strength liquid fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.

Grooming

Cut old or damaged leaves at the base.

Through the year

Spring and summer: feed lightly and keep the soil evenly moist. Fall and winter: heated air is the enemy, so add humidity, stop feeding and keep it away from vents.

If something's off

Yellow leaves usually mean it's staying too wet. Brown tips mean dry air. Keep it away from pets that nibble.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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