TankBud

Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow

Homalomena sp. 'Sekadau South Narrow'

Also known as Homalomena Narrow Sekadau South, Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow Leaf

FreshwaterRhizomeRhizome division

Care at a glance

Light
Medium light
CO2
CO₂ beneficial
Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Max height
5.9 in
15 cm
Growth rate
Slow
Placement
Epiphyte
Type
Rhizome
pH
6.0–7.5
Spread
4.7 in (12 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 Narrow is a slow-growing aroid from Borneo that forms a dense clump on wood or stone. It suits the midground and is rated medium in difficulty.

Did you know

Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow and the Broad form differ in light need as well as leaf shape. Buce Plant rates Narrow for medium to high light and Broad for low to medium light.

Caring for Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow

Attach Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow to wood or stone with glue or thread, and leave the rhizome uncovered. Its strong roots let it hold on in moderate to high flow. Buce Plant and Glass Aqua say it also grows emersed in terrariums and paludariums.

Give it medium light, and add CO2 if you want faster growth. 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, with weeks between new leaves, and plants stand 10 cm or more. Divide it by cutting off new growth with the roots attached. Stable water matters, because sudden shifts in chemistry or light can melt fresh plants.

Good to know

Homalomena sp. 'Sekadau South Narrow' is an undescribed aroid in the same family, Araceae, as Anubias and Bucephalandra. Its many narrow, lance-shaped blades have wavy edges and are dark green on vivid red stalks. Glass Aqua describes it as darker and more slender-leaved than the regular Sekadau South, and the shop photos agree. The Broad form has longer, pleated-looking blades on green stalks.

In the wild

Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow is an undescribed locality form from Borneo, sold under the Sekadau South trade name. Glass Aqua gives its origin as the rainforests of Sekadau in West Kalimantan. No botanical record describes the wild plants or their habitat.

Common questions

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

No. Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow 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 Narrow need CO2?

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

How much light does Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow need?

Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow wants medium light. A light sold for planted tanks covers it.

Does Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow need root tabs?

No. Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow 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 Narrow?

Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow 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 Narrow grow?

Homalomena Sekadau South Narrow grows to about 5.9 in (15 cm) tall. It grows slowly and rarely needs trimming.

Related plants