Homalomena
Homalomena rubescens
Also called Homalomena, Queen of hearts and Emerald gem
Houseplant · AroidsIT IS THE ONE AROID THAT TOLERATES A DIM CORNER without sulking, and it does not climb, trail or spread — it just sits and stays the same size. Buy it for the spot nothing else will take.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 8 daysDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Medium indirect
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 0.6 m tall · 0.6 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Southeast Asia and southern China
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses. Signs: an irritated, intensely burning mouth, tongue and lips, heavy drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.
PeopleHarmful if eaten, and irritates skin
The whole plant; the sap most of all.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.