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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Homalomena
Cultivar
Selby Homalomena
Homalomena 'Selby'
Cultivar: Selby
Homalomena 'Selby' features beautiful, dark green foliage with a smooth, slightly glossy texture that brings a calm, tropical feel to any room. Its clumping, upright growth habit makes it well-suited for tabletops or as part of a larger indoor plant arrangement. Known for being relatively easy to care for, this plant thrives in consistent moisture and indirect light conditions.
Homalomena 'Selby' is a compact, elegant tropical foliage plant prized for its lush, heart-shaped leaves and reliable performance in low to medium light. It makes an excellent addition to indoor collections where a touch of greenery is needed.
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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; tolerates lower light conditions well.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, spreading habit.
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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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Growing note
Maintain high humidity whenever possible to prevent leaf tip browning. Avoid cold drafts, as this plant is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely produces the characteristic arum-type spathe and spadix flowers indoors.
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; tolerates lower light conditions well.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the growing season.
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Pruning
Trim off yellowing or damaged leaves at the base to maintain an attractive appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain high humidity whenever possible to prevent leaf tip browning. Avoid cold drafts, as this plant is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
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
12-18 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, spreading habit.
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Spacing
12-18 inches apart for container displays.
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 produces the characteristic arum-type spathe and spadix flowers indoors.
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 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°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 soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Rich, porous, well-draining potting mix containing peat, perlite, and bark.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy, cordate leaves with distinct, light-colored venation.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are heart-shaped, deep green, and feature an orderly, somewhat leathery texture.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable for this cultivar in normal garden usage.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are not a feature of this plant in a juvenile or standard indoor state.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low-to-medium clumping profile; do not depict as a vining or tree-form plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense mound of heart-shaped tropical foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Clumping habit with broad, heart-shaped leaves held on sturdy petioles.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant maintains its characteristic clumping, non-vining structure with clearly defined leaf stems.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Homalomena 'Selby' need? It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate medium to lower light conditions. Can I grow Homalomena 'Selby' in a container? Yes, it is very well-suited to indoor containers with good drainage. Is Homalomena 'Selby' difficult to care for? No, it is generally considered an easy-care plant as long as it is kept in a warm environment with consistent moisture.
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Root Look
Healthy, firm, light-colored roots.
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Soil Look
Dark, fluffy, peat-based potting soil.
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Starter Stage
A young, compact plant with several leaves emerging from a central rhizome.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, lance-shaped to heart-shaped leaves with prominent veining; healthy white roots visible in plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Selby Homalomena. This is Selby Homalomena, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Selby Homalomena become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the indoor tropical foliage environment you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its rich, deep green, heart-shaped foliage, which stays lush and provides a steady, calming presence throughout the year. To grow your plant, move the starter plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix to establish it, before moving it to a final indoor container when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Homalomena 'Selby' is a beautiful, low-maintenance houseplant with lush heart-shaped leaves. Its compact, clumping growth makes it an excellent choice for indoor settings.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Homalomena 'Selby' Tropical Foliage
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