Homalomena rubescens Maggy - H90 cm | Pot Ø24 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Homalomena Maggy really live in a low-light room? Yes, that's one of its distinctive qualities — it tolerates partial shade better than most large tropical plants. It won’t thrive in total darkness, but a room with diffuse indirect light is perfect, where an Alocasia or Strelitzia would wither.
Why are the leaves of my Homalomena Maggy turning yellow? Yellowing of the lower leaves is natural and gradual — it’s normal foliage renewal. Widespread yellowing almost always signals chronic overwatering: check that the soil dries well between waterings and that the saucer doesn’t hold stagnant water.
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
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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
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🌿 Shiny dark green foliage • 🎨 Reddish stems and veins • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H90 cm | Pot Ø24 cm
The Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy' is an elegant tropical plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it naturally grows in moist understories. Its large, shiny dark green heart-shaped leaves, supported by elegant reddish petioles, create a subtle and sophisticated contrast — a rare plant that brings distinction and depth to any urban jungle.
Tolerant of low light, compact growth, with an impressive height of 90 cm. Discover it in our tropical selection and in our large plants collection. Also check out the Homalomena 'Lemon Lime' for a compact size with brighter tones.
Exposure & Location
The Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy' is one of the few large tropical plants that truly tolerates low light — a valuable quality for dimly lit indoor spaces.
- Exposure: partial shade, soft indirect light — tolerates low light, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal for: living room, office, bedroom, or low-light room seeking a strong vertical impact.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: rich, light, and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.
Its ability to thrive in partial shade makes it an interesting tropical alternative to large plants that require a lot of light — perfect for less exposed living rooms.
Watering & Care
The Homalomena 'Maggy' prefers a slightly dry substrate over a soggy one. The finger test remains the most reliable method — wait until the top few centimeters are dry before watering.
- Watering: moderate — allow the substrate surface to dry slightly between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: prefers 50 to 70% humidity — occasionally mist the leaves.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.
Avoid overwatering — Homalomena prefers a slightly dry substrate rather than one constantly soggy, which causes root rot.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
Its shiny dark green foliage and reddish stems make it a sophisticated accent plant — rare on the market and immediately distinguished in any arrangement.
- In combination: pair it with a Philodendron Imperial Green or an Alocasia macrorrhiza for an XXL tropical composition with complementary foliage. Find more ideas in our tropical plant pairing guide.
- Ideal pot: a large Elho Bfor Soft anthracite pot Ø35 cm — its dark shade highlights the shiny dark green leaves and the reddish reflections of the stems.
- Ambiance: perfect as a statement plant in a living room or office — its 90 cm height and compact form create a strong vertical impact without cluttering the space.
Verdeia Tips
- Large plant, low light — Homalomena 'Maggy' is one of the few large tropical plants that truly tolerates partial shade. If you want a strong plant impact in a dimly lit room, it’s one of the best options available.
- Compact and predictable growth — unlike other large tropicals that spread quickly, Homalomena 'Maggy' maintains a dense and structured form. It grows slowly but steadily, never taking over the space.
- Dust leaves regularly — the shiny dark green leaves are this plant’s main decorative quality. Wiping them once a month with a damp cloth is enough to maintain this shine and optimize photosynthesis.
- Toxic to pets — like all Araceae, Homalomena 'Maggy' contains calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and throat if ingested. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs. Check our watering guide to keep the plant healthy.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy'
- Common name: Homalomena Maggy
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Pot diameter: 24 cm
- Approximate height: 90 cm
- Adult size: up to 100–120 cm indoors
- Exposure: partial shade, soft indirect light — tolerates low light
- Watering: moderate, substrate slightly dry between waterings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to pets: toxic (calcium oxalates)
- Decor style: Tropical / Elegant / Urban jungle
- Special features: shiny dark green foliage, distinctive reddish stems and veins, large size tolerant of partial shade, compact growth
Each plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The intensity of the reddish stems and foliage density naturally vary depending on growing conditions.
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.