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Homalomena Sekadau South Broad

Homalomena sp. 'Sekadau South Broad'

Also known as Homalomena Broad Sekadau South, Homalomena sp. 'Broad Sekadau South'

FreshwaterRhizomeRhizome division

Care at a glance

Light
Low light
CO2
CO₂ beneficial
Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Max height
7.9 in
20 cm
Growth rate
Slow
Placement
Epiphyte
Type
Rhizome
pH
6.0–7.5
Spread
5.9 in (15 cm)
Nutrient uptake
Root + water column
Growth region
Submersed or emersed
Difficulty
Medium
Family
Araceae
Origin
Borneo (Sekadau area, West Kalimantan, Indonesia)

Overview

Homalomena Sekadau South Broad is a slow-growing aroid from Borneo that lives on rock or wood. It fits the midground or background and is rated medium in difficulty.

Did you know

Homalomena Sekadau South Broad reached Buce Plant's list in February 2025, on the same day as the Narrow form and Broad Cuneate. Plain Sekadau South has been sold in the US since at least 2016.

Caring for Homalomena Sekadau South Broad

Tie or glue Homalomena Sekadau South Broad to rock or wood, and never bury the rhizome. It also grows emersed in a humid paludarium or riparium.

Keep the light low, since strong light mostly grows algae on the broad leaves. CO2 is optional, and Buce Plant reports much faster growth with it. Dose a liquid fertilizer for the water column, and add root tabs only if its roots reach the substrate. Keep it at 72 to 82°F (22 to 28°C).

Growth is slow, and plants reach 10 to 20 cm tall. Cut off new shoots with their roots attached to make new plants. Keep water chemistry and lighting steady, because sudden changes can melt new leaves.

Good to know

Homalomena sp. 'Sekadau South Broad' is an undescribed aroid in the family Araceae. Its long, lance-shaped blades are dark green with drawn-out tips, and they stand on green stalks. Pale streaks along close-set veins give the blades a pleated look. Plain Sekadau South has lighter, smoother and shorter blades, and Broad Cuneate has shorter, wedge-based blades on reddish brown stalks. Aquarium Plants Factory places the Sekadau South plants in the Chamaecladon group of Homalomena.

In the wild

Homalomena Sekadau South Broad is an undescribed trade form named for the Sekadau area of West Kalimantan, on Borneo. No botanical record covers the wild plants or where they grow. Homalomena species are ground or rock-dwelling herbs found from India and southern China to the Solomon Islands.

Common questions

Does Homalomena Sekadau South Broad need to be planted in the substrate?

No. Homalomena Sekadau South Broad grows attached to rock or wood, so tie or glue the rhizome in place. If you plant its roots, keep the rhizome above the substrate, since a buried rhizome rots.

Does Homalomena Sekadau South Broad need CO2?

No, but it helps. Homalomena Sekadau South Broad can grow without injected CO2, and added CO2 makes it grow faster.

How much light does Homalomena Sekadau South Broad need?

Homalomena Sekadau South Broad is a low-light plant, and the light that comes with a standard tank kit is enough for it.

Does Homalomena Sekadau South Broad need root tabs?

No. Homalomena Sekadau South Broad feeds from the water, so a liquid fertilizer suits it better. Root tabs only help if its roots reach into the substrate.

How do you propagate Homalomena Sekadau South Broad?

Homalomena Sekadau South Broad propagates by rhizome division. Cut the rhizome into pieces with several leaves each, then tie or plant each piece.

How tall does Homalomena Sekadau South Broad grow?

Homalomena Sekadau South Broad grows to about 7.9 in (20 cm) tall. It grows slowly and rarely needs trimming.

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