Homalomena Dolphin Silver – Rare Silver-Leaved Aroid from North Sumatra

Homalomena Dolphin Silver is a rare tropical aroid native to Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, highly admired by aroid collectors and terrarium enthusiasts. This exceptional plant stands out due to its distinctive silver-colored foliage, a trait that clearly differentiates it from other Homalomena Dolphin forms and most Homalomena species in general.

In its natural habitat, Homalomena Dolphin Silver grows on the shaded forest floor of North Sumatran rainforests, where humidity remains consistently high and sunlight is softly filtered by dense canopy layers. These conditions contribute to the development of its metallic silver leaf tone, which becomes more pronounced under stable humidity and gentle lighting.

Unique Silver Foliage of Homalomena Dolphin Silver

Among Indonesian Homalomena, this plant is especially notable for:

• Native Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra
  
• Distinctive silver to silvery-grey leaf coloration
  
• Dolphin-shaped leaf structure typical of the Dolphin group
• Compact and balanced growth habit
• High value for rare foliage and color-focused collections

The silver coloration creates a strong visual contrast when placed alongside green, brown, or black Homalomena varieties, making it an excellent focal point in terrarium displays.

Homalomena Dolphin Silver Care Guide

To maintain its silver coloration and healthy growth, stable rainforest-like conditions are essential.

• Light: Low to medium indirect light
• Humidity: High (75–90%)
• Temperature: 22–30°C
• Watering: Keep substrate evenly moist
• Growing Media: Well-draining, organic-rich mix

Avoid direct sunlight, as it may reduce the silver sheen on the leaves.

Why Buy from Our Store?

• Plants are grown and maintained by experienced growers
  
• Carefully selected healthy and well-established specimens
  
• Affordable pricing for rare silver aroids
• Sustainably cultivated, not destructive wild collection
  
• Trusted Indonesian seller specializing in rare terrarium plants

You may also explore other Homalomena varieties such as Homalomena pistioides, Homalomena haseii, and Homalomena Velvet Pulau Lingga in our collection.

Botanical Reference

Learn more about the Homalomena genus here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homalomena