Homalium thrives with basic care, making it an easy plant to manage. It prefers well-draining soil and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. A special care point is to avoid excessive sunlight as homalium can suffer from sunburn; moderate indirect light is ideal. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy growth.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 6-6.5 |
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Ceylon homalium is a sad example of a tree species that is doing better in cultivation than it is in the wild, where it is currently listed as a vulnerable species and limited to a few small patches of its former range. It is a beautiful, flowering hardwood that is grown both as an ornamental and as a source of commercial timber.
Homalium acuminatum is a tropical tree notable for its elongated leaves that taper to a pointed tip, and small, clustered flowers. Thriving in moist forest habitats, its sturdy wood and leafy canopy are well-suited to withstand the diverse conditions of its environment. The attractiveness of its bloom along with its adaptability make homalium acuminatum a resilient yet striking member of the forest flora.
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