Plant Care Shield Plant

Shield Plant

4.8 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Shield Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Shield Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Homalomena Maggy, Homalomena Maggy, Homalomena 'Maggie', Maggie and Queen of Hearts

Taxonomy

Homalomena rubescens ‘Maggy’
Homalomena
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Shield Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Shield Plant

Water needs for Shield Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Shield Plant 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.

Calculate water needs of Shield Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Homalomena Maggy in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Shield Plant: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Shield Plant 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 Shield Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Shield Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Shield Plant: 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 Shield Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Shield Plant 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Shield Plant 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Shield Plant

Shield Plant

Shield Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Shield Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 5
Shield Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 3
Shield Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
@Relle avatar
@@Relle
leaf-1 19 Plants
xp 540 XP
globe Watanobbi, New South Wales
10/10/2021

Love my Maggie but wish I had known they grow so big and so fast, had mine for a couple of years and she is beautiful and very easy to look after

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Cheryl avatar
@Cheryl
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 98 XP
globe Lynwood, Western Australia
09/02/2021

Don’t over water or underwater it and it will be fine.

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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