Homalomena 'Sekadau South' in Vitro Culture® – Rare Southeast Asian Aroid with Lanceolate Leaves and Jungle Aesthetic

Homalomena 'Sekadau South' is a rare and intriguing tropical aroid, likely belonging to the Chamaecladon group of Homalomena species native to Borneo. Known for its ability to thrive both submerged and emersed, this plant develops an upright, stem-like rhizome and medium to dark green lanceolate leaves with a leathery texture. In aquariums, it adds a wild, jungle-like structure and is especially suited for Asia-themed aquascapes, where it can be used in place of African species like Anubias.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, Homalomena 'Sekadau South' is lab-grown to ensure a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—ideal for aquascapers, terrarium enthusiasts, and collectors of rare rheophytic plants.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Homalomena sp. 'Sekadau South' (Chamaecladon group)

• Common Name: Homalomena Sekadau South

• Leaf Color: Medium to dark green with a leathery texture

• Growth Form: Upright rhizome with lanceolate leaves; tangled root system

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Midground to background; also suitable for paludariums or terrariums

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Difficulty Level: Medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium; tolerates shade

• CO₂: Beneficial for steady growth

• Nutrients: Water column fertilization + nutrient-rich substrate recommended

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Attachment: Secure to wood or stone; avoid burying the rhizome

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean Start: Free from pests, snails, algae, and pathogens

• Ideal for Sensitive Setups: Great for aquariums with shrimp or softwater fish

• Shelf-Stable: Can be stored under light before planting

• Easy Transition: Rinse and attach to hardscape or place on substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Unique Foliage Texture: Lanceolate leaves offer contrast to mosses and ferns

• Rhizome-Based Growth: Can be trimmed and propagated from side shoots

• Jungle-Style Ready: Perfect for natural layouts or rheophytic biotopes

• Geographically Accurate: Ideal for Southeast Asian-inspired tanks

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Homalomena 'Sekadau South' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium or high-humidity setup.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are sample representations. Actual color and form may vary depending on aquarium conditions. Some melting may occur during the transition from tissue culture to submerged growth, followed by healthy regrowth under stable care.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.