Homalomena Punctulata Homalomena Punctulata is a Homalomena collected in Brunei and Sarawak, Borneo and grown in the trade under this name. Like many Indonesian and Bornean Homalomena still working through formal classification, it's offered here as a genus-level find — Homalomena as a whole are clump-forming evergreen aroids from Southern Asia and the southwestern Pacific, generally recognized by a strong anise-like scent when a leaf is cut. Note: as a freshly imported bare-root plant, this specimen typically arrives with just a few leaves — the photo shows a more mature, fuller specimen for reference. Care tip: Treat as you would most Indonesian/Bornean Homalomena — bright indirect light, a well-draining aroid mix, and consistent humidity while it establishes. Give it bright, indirect light, a well-draining aroid mix, and water once the top of the substrate has started to dry. As with all undescribed or informally named finds, exact appearance and mature growth habit will vary — the photo shows a mature reference specimen — your bare-root plant will typically be smaller. Homalomena diversity across Southeast Asia remains under active documentation, and locality- or trade-named finds like this one are typically the first step before formal botanical description. Care & Specifications Difficulty Intermediate Light Bright indirect light Humidity 60-80% Watering Water when top of mix has started to dry Temperature 65-85F (18-29C) Soil Well-draining aroid mix Fertilizer Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth Origin Brunei and Sarawak, Borneo
