Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Not Available
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Homalomena
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Homalomena
Heterocentron
In German
Homalomena
Heterocentron
In French
Homalomena
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Homalomena
Heterocentron
In Greek
Homalomena
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
homalomena
Heterocentron
In Polish
Homalomena
Heterocentron
In Latin
Homalomena
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Homalomena
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Spanish Shawl. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Spanish Shawl has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Homalomena and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl
Care of Homalomena and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.