Homalomena Lemon Lime - H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the leaves of my Homalomena turning yellow? Yellowing is almost always due to overwatering or standing water in the saucer. Reduce watering frequency, empty the saucer after each watering, and let the surface of the soil dry slightly before watering again.
Is the Homalomena Lemon Lime toxic to pets? Yes, it contains irritating calcium oxalates and is toxic if ingested by dogs and cats. Keep it out of reach of your pets and young children.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Bright lemon green foliage • 🎨 Large shiny heart-shaped leaves • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to animals
The Homalomena 'Lemon Lime' is a compact tropical plant native to the undergrowth of Southeast Asia. Its large, shiny heart-shaped leaves in bright lemon green bring an immediate touch of freshness and vitality — a rare color among shade plants that brightens dim spaces without direct sun.
Easy to care for, tolerates low light, compact size H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm. Note: toxic if ingested by animals.
Which Homalomena variety to choose?
Two Homalomenas are available in our catalog — very contrasting profiles:
- Homalomena 'Lemon Lime' (this plant) — bright lemon green foliage, shiny heart-shaped leaves, compact size H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm. The brightest and most compact.
- Homalomena Rubescens 'Maggy' — very large dark green leaves with purple undersides, impressive size H90 cm | Pot Ø24 cm. The largest and most bicolored.
The Lemon Lime is the ideal choice for small spaces and dim corners where you want to add color without clutter. The Rubescens Maggy suits spaces that can accommodate a large structural plant.
Exposure & location
The Homalomena 'Lemon Lime' is one of the few colorful foliage plants that thrives in low light — a valuable asset for dark spaces.
- Ideal exposure: partial shade to soft indirect light — indoor office, hallway, bedroom away from windows.
- Tolerates: low light — even without direct natural light.
- Avoid: direct sunlight that burns the leaves and fades the lemon color.
- Temperature: 18–27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.
Unlike most colorful foliage plants that need light to keep their hues, the Lemon Lime keeps its lemon green even in low-light spaces — this is its main quality.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — let the surface of the soil dry slightly between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: pot must have drainage holes, empty saucer after watering.
- Humidity: prefers 50–70% humidity — mist occasionally in very dry air.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.
The Homalomena tolerates occasional missed waterings well — when in doubt, wait rather than water too much. Overwatering is its main cause of yellowing. Check out our complete watering guide to adjust frequency by season.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The lemon green of the Homalomena 'Lemon Lime' is a rare color among shade plants — it brings vitality where most shade-tolerant plants stay in very dark tones.
- In a dark corner: its bright lemon green creates an immediate visual contrast even without direct light — placed on dark furniture, the effect is striking.
- In arrangements: pair it with a dark green Aglaonema or a Zamioculcas for a very effective contrast of shades in low-light spaces.
- Ideal pot: matte white, gray, or terracotta ceramic — neutral tones highlight the lemon green without competing with it.
Its compact size D15 x H30 cm makes it an ideal plant for offices, dark windowsills, or shelves — places where a larger plant would be cumbersome.
Verdeia tips
- Lemon green stable even in partial shade — this is its uniqueness. Unlike Spring Red or Croton, which turn green without enough light, Lemon Lime keeps its lemon color even in low-light spaces.
- Yellow leaves: overwatering — always empty the saucer after watering and let the surface dry slightly between waterings. Yellowing is almost always due to stagnant moisture.
- Slow growth — be patient — Homalomena grows slowly but steadily. Repot only when roots appear under the pot, every 2 to 3 years.
- Protect it from drafts — sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Keep away from poorly insulated windows in winter.
- ⚠️ Toxic to pets and humans — contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Homalomena 'Lemon Lime'
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Pot diameter: 15 cm
- Approximate height: 30 cm
- Adult size: up to 30–50 cm indoors
- Exposure: Partial shade to soft indirect light — tolerates low light
- Watering: moderate — allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings
- Temperature: 18–27 °C
- Care: easy
- Toxicity for pets: toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Bright / Urban jungle
- Feature: bright lemon green foliage stable even in partial shade, large shiny heart-shaped leaves, compact size
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the lemon color naturally varies depending on growing conditions and light.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.