StyleLush™ Sea Turtle™ Shield Plant Homalomena rubescens

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Atrium® Collection - High light plants for bright spaces. Lovers of bright, airy, south- or west-facing rooms, these plants enjoy basking in the sun streaming in from windows. In the summertime, take them on a siesta to relax with you on your patio.

SpaScene® Collection - Plants for warm, humid spaces like powder rooms, next to your kitchen sink, or humid climates. Warm air filled with humidity keep the leaves of these plants looking fresh and radiant. The spa-like atmosphere of powder rooms, sunporches, or the windowsill behind your kitchen sink are all ideal locations for SpaScene plants. 

  • StyleLush™ Sea Turtle™ - Shield Plant - Homalomena rubescens
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  • Proven Winners® leafjoy® Atrium® Collection
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  • FEATURES

    If you’re looking to incorporate tropical flair into your home, then look no further than ‘Sea Turtle’ Homalomena, also known as a “Shield Plant.” The lush leaves of this stunning tropical plant look like heart-shaped turtle shells. They are glossy & green with deeply-etched veining, which gives them a puckered, rippled effect. The contrasting stems have a pinkish-red color. ‘Sea Turtle’ thrives in dappled or indirect sunlight, like many other plants in the aroid family. Given ideal temperatures and humidity, this statement-making plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide.  

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Harmful To: 
    Pets

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Houseplant
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Height: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green foliage with pinkish-orange petioles.
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    High
    Medium

    Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

    Maintenance Category: 
    Moderate
    Preferred Temperature: 
    60 - 85 °F
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Humidity Preference: 
    High
    Container Soil Type: 
    Indoor Potting Mix
    Needs Good Drainage
    Uses: 
    Bright Spaces
    Humid Spaces
    Low Light Spaces
    Uses Notes: 

    Not for human or animal consumption.

    Maintenance Notes: 
    • For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
    • Prefers higher humidity to prevent leaf edges from browning. Leaf damage can occur when humidity levels drop below 45%.
    • Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
    • Protect furniture when watering.
    • This plant prefers bright indirect light, but can tolerate a variety of light conditions. If you notice burnt leaf edges, move it away from direct sunlight. This plant is also good for lower-light spaces, but will grow slower.
    • It prefers to be consistently moist, but not wet and needs to have good drainage. It can't take wet soil, but also doesn't tolerate dry soils well. Allow the top inch or so to dry down between waterings.
    • A well draining soil is necessary and the plant should not be allowed to sit in water. Do not allow this plant to dry out completely. Water when the top inch or so has dried down.
    • All-purpose potting mixes with additional orchid bark and perlite added is a beneficial growing medium for this plant.
    • A pebble tray may help raise localized humidity, but a humidifier is a better option to prevent leaf burn and yellowing.  
      PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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