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Homalomena 'Selby'

3.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Browns easily

Also known as

Adelonema wallisii 'Selby'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Adelonema wallisii 'Selby'

Genus

Adelonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Homalomena 'Selby'

💦 Water

How often to water your Homalomena 'Selby'

Homalomena 'Selby' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Homalomena 'Selby' in your home

Homalomena 'Selby' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Homalomena 'Selby' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Homalomena 'Selby'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Homalomena 'Selby': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Homalomena 'Selby' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Homalomena 'Selby' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Homalomena 'Selby' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Homalomena 'Selby' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Homalomena 'Selby' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Homalomena 'Selby' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

Homalomena 'Selby' can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Homalomena 'Selby', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.