- Low Maintenance, Kid Safe, Pet Safe, Air Purifier
- Bright Indirect Light
- Mature Height 2 - 3 feet
- Water Needs - Once A Week
The Selby Homalomena is a rare plant with a full leafy form adorned with striking variegation. The Selby is a Homalomena hybrid also known as Queen of Hearts or Shield Plant. The ovate-lanceolate leaves have a thick, leathery texture and gently arch as they grow from the same central point. Young leaves are dark green before transitioning into a mottled appearance. Mature leaves are predominantly chartreuse with dark green accents along the margins and center, as well as random dark green splashes throughout. Full-size plants stand several feet tall.
Best Locations For Growing Selby Homalomena
The Selby Homalomena will brighten up any area of a home, but expect the plant to thrive in a sunny spot with increased humidity. Young plants look charming on a table or desk, while mature plants make elegant floor plants next to a console table or alongside a doorway. Homalomenas are toxic to humans and animals, so be careful with this plant, especially if you have curious little ones or pets.
Selby Homalomena Sunlight Requirements
Selby Homalomena plants can adapt to various amounts of light, allowing you to add leafy greenery to almost any area of your home. These plants can live in low or medium sunlight; however, the foliage may appear muted, and growth will slow. Place the Selby near an east- or west-facing window or several feet from a south-facing window to give it enough light to flourish. Direct light may burn the leaves.
Selby Homalomena Care
Repot your Selby every two to three years as the plant becomes rootbound or depletes the potting soil. Increase the pot size by no more than one to two inches larger. Always select a pot with drainage and use loose, rich soil that sheds water. Remove dead or damaged growth as needed.
Watering Selby Homalomena
Homalomena plants like moisture, but not too much of it. Water your Selby Homalomena when the top two inches of potting soil are dry. Check the soil before watering to make sure the time is right. Expect to water every 7 to 12 days during the spring and summer and every 15 - 20 days in the fall and winter. Plants need less water when they are not actively growing.
As a tropical plant, the Selby Homalomena prefers increased humidity but can live in average humidity. Dry air is not good and will cause the leaves to become brittle along the edges. Dead, brown patches along the margins indicate there is not enough moisture in the air for this plant.
Feeding Selby Homalomena
Routine fertilizing keeps your Selby Homalomena full and leafy. Give the Selby plant food every two weeks during the growing season. Use balanced, water-soluble plant food. A balanced formula supports healthy root, leaf, and stem development. Do not fertilize the plant when it is dormant during the fall and winter.
Selby Homalomena Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet |
| Habit: Clumping, Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Green, White |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver / Grey |
| Watering: Once A Week |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Kid Safe, Pet Safe, Air Purifier |
| Common Name: Selby Homalomena |
| Other Name(s): Selby, Queen of Hearts, Shield Plant |
| Scientific Name: Homalomena hybrid 'Selby' |
- SKU:
- HOMALOMENA_SELBY
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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