Homalomena rubescens 'Camouflage' (Queen of hearts)
Homalomena rubescens, originally from SE Asia, comes from the same family as Philodendron. This plant is attractive with its red stems and heart-shaped leaves.
Popular names: Queen of Hearts, Red Shield Plant, Shield Plant
Location: in a partially shaded area, protected from direct sunlight.
Watering: keeping the substrate slightly moist. During the growth period that lasts from March to August, a little more water than in winter. If you give the plant too much water, it will let you know by dripping through the leaves.
Temperature: 16 - 25 degrees Celsius
Substrate: well drained
Height with pots included approx. 20 cm
The plants in stock have defective leaves.
Specimens with several plants per pot.