Homalomena Sp. Dolphin

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Here’s a complete care guide for Homalomena Sp. Dolphin 🌿 — a rare and elegant tropical aroid loved for its shiny, heart-shaped foliage and compact growth habit.

Here’s a complete care guide for Homalomena Sp. Dolphin:

🌤️ Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid harsh direct sunlight — it can scorch the leaves.

Can tolerate low light, but growth may slow, and leaf color may fade slightly.

🌡️ Temperature

Ideal range: 20–30°C.

Keep away from cold drafts or air-conditioning vents.

Minimum safe temperature: 15°C.

💧 Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy.

Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.

Avoid letting the plant sit in water; good drainage is essential.

During winter, reduce watering slightly.

💨 Humidity

Loves high humidity (60–80%).

Mist occasionally or place near a humidifier or pebble tray.

Dry air can cause leaf edges to brown.

🌱 Soil

Use a well-draining aroid mix:

40% coco peat or peat moss

30% perlite

20% orchid bark

10% compost or coco chips

Ensure good aeration to prevent root rot.

🍽️ Fertilizer

Feed once a month during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 20:20:20 or 10:10:10).

Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.

🪴 Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years or when roots fill the pot.

Choose a pot 1–2 inches larger than the current one with proper drainage.

🍃 Propagation

Propagate via stem or rhizome division during repotting.

Ensure each section has at least one healthy growing point and root system.

⚠️ Common Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

Yellow leaves

Overwatering

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Brown tips

Low humidity

Increase humidity or mist regularly

Drooping leaves

Underwatering or cold stress

Check soil moisture and temperature

Leaf spot or rot

Poor air circulation or soggy soil

Improve ventilation and use well-draining mix

🐾 Toxicity

Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals). Keep out of reach of pets.