copy of Homalomena Rubescens Variegata 'Stardust' - M

DESCRIPTION

Origin : India, Bangladesh, Myanmar
Personality : Needs a little care, but nothing too difficult
Earmark : Absolutelymulti-colored foliage, with a majority of green and splashes that can be pink, cream or white! 
Say something smart : Homalomena are a family of plants, also called "queen of hearts" or "shield plant", due its heart-shaped leaves looking like shields.

CARE

Which container?

A planter usually looks nice, but we recommend not to plant your new baby directly in one.
Leave it in its current pot until Spring, then ideally transfer it into a terracota pot with little drain holes when it looks cramped.

Finding its place

Brightness : Good level of brightness, as close as possible from a window but no direct sun.
Avoid letting it feel draughts near the windows and take it away from heating sources.
Humidity : 60 % or more.
Tip : Spray its leaves with water (ideally rain-water) once a week. 
Tip 2 : Place some wet clay pebbles under the pot, so they keep diffusing humidity. 
Temperature : Min : 18°C | Max : 30°C | Ideal : 22-24°C

Day-to-day care

Watering (purely indicative, depends on your local environment): once a week in Spring/Summer, and once every 10 days in Autumn and Winter.
Tip : Put your knuckle in the ground. If it feels totally dry, add some water to keep the soil wet (but not soaking it). 
Fertilizer : Once every other week, from April to October