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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Adelomena
Cultivar
Red Velvet Homalomena
Adelomena 'Red Velvet'
Cultivar: Red Velvet
This beautiful tropical specimen features heart-shaped leaves that showcase a sophisticated contrast between deep green tops and warm reddish tones underneath. Its velvety leaf surface adds significant textural interest to indoor spaces, making it a favorite for collectors of araceous plants. It is a slow-growing, clump-forming plant that thrives in consistent humidity and filtered light.
Adelomena 'Red Velvet' is a striking tropical plant known for its lush, deep green foliage with a velvety texture and reddish undersides.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning; ensure the plant is protected from cold drafts and direct HVAC airflow.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; focus is primarily on foliage display. If present, flowers are a cream-colored, hooded spathe-and-spadix.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
moderate to slow
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellowed or damaged lower leaves by cutting at the base of the petiole to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Maintain high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning; ensure the plant is protected from cold drafts and direct HVAC airflow.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
18-24 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; focus is primarily on foliage display. If present, flowers are a cream-colored, hooded spathe-and-spadix.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes and a porous, well-aerated substrate.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Matte, velvety deep green, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veining and dark reddish undersides.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be heart-shaped with matte, velvety texture; avoid glossy, shiny, or waxy leaf depictions.
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Fruit Flower Look
Insignificant, cream-colored, hooded spathe-and-spadix inflorescence.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not include spadix flowers on starter plant imagery as they are rarely visible.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, clumping form; avoid depictions showing climbing or vining behavior.
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Mature Plant Look
Full, lush, clumping tropical foliage plant with a deep velvet texture.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Leaves become larger, heart-shaped with prominent veins, deep dark green color, and distinct maroon to reddish undersides.
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Morphology Rules
Emphasize the clump-forming base with foliage spreading outward; petioles should be sturdy and upright.
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Plant Faqs
Does this plant need high humidity? Yes, it prefers high humidity. Is this plant toxic to pets? Yes, it should be kept away from cats and dogs. Why are my leaf tips turning brown? Usually due to low humidity or inconsistent watering.
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Root Look
Fibrous, clean white to pale tan roots; avoid large fleshy tubers unless mature.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-heavy potting mix with small visible pieces of perlite or pine bark.
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Starter Stage
Compact plant with small, heart-shaped leaves, often showing more green than the mature dark velvet coloration.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, typically 2-4 inches long, emerging from a central crown; reddish tint on stems may be faint.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Velvet Homalomena. This is Red Velvet Homalomena, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Red Velvet Homalomena become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its rich velvety foliage, featuring dark heart-shaped leaves with dramatic deep reddish undersides. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to an appropriate final container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Adelomena Red Velvet Homalomena tropical houseplant foliage plant indoor plants Agardeni rare plants velvet leaf plant care
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Youtube Video Summary
Adelomena 'Red Velvet' is a sophisticated houseplant prized for its velvety, heart-shaped foliage and deep reddish leaf undersides. This clumping tropical beauty thrives in bright indirect light and consistent humidity, making it a perfect addition to your indoor plant collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Adelomena 'Red Velvet' - Tropical Foliage Care
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