Adelonema Wallisii
Homalomena Wallisii
King of Hearts
Adelonema Wallisii is a versatile, easy care plant that tolerates medium to low light and a warm, humid position. Water regularly without being constantly wet, liquid feed regularly. It thrives in areas with seasonal humidity and thus is better suited to a room with medium to high humidity levels.
The dark green leaves are marbled with bright yellow markings. It has vibrant variegated leaves 10-15 cm long, heart shaped leaves which are slightly corrugated and add a brighter shade to your plant collection. With maturity the plant grows to a medium size, perfect for filling an empty corner in your plant filled apartment.
If you’re looking for a leafy, green and interesting houseplant, why not consider a Homalomena species. A genus of evergreen, perennial tropical plants, they’re known for their large, waxy and glossy foliage, relative ease of care, and resistance to pests and diseases.
Adelonema wallisii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae native to Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama. It reaches about 6″ in height but with a much wider spread.