Homalomena 'Emerald Gem'

Meet the Homalomena ‘Emerald Gem,’ a tropical beauty featuring upright, dark green waxy spade-shaped leaves. Perfect for spaces with height limits, this plant grows 12–30” tall and adds lush, vibrant greenery to your home. Though related to philodendrons, it’s a bit more particular — it prefers moist, well-draining soil and attentive care to thrive.

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Product Details:
🌱 Botanical Name: Homalomena ‘Emerald Gem’
📛 Common Names: Emerald Gem Plant, Queen of Hearts, Shield Plant
💧 Watering Needs: Keep soil moist but not soggy; consistent watering preferred
☀️ Light Needs: Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light with slower growth
🍃 Foliage Growth Habits: Upright growth with dark green, waxy, spade-shaped leaves
🌟 Difficulty Level: Intermediate; needs regular watering and humidity attention
⚠️ Toxicity: Not known to be toxic but keep out of reach of pets and kids

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Shipping:
🚚 While some of our rarest plants are lovingly grown indoors in Austin, many ship directly from our trusted greenhouse partners in Southern California and Central Florida. This bi-coastal approach ensures your plant spends the least possible time in transit — typically just 2–4 business days. We carefully pack each plant to arrive healthy and vibrant, and ship orders within 1–4 business days of purchase. If damage occurs during shipping, just send us a photo and we’ll make it right — rain or shine, we stand by every plant.