Labisia ‘Turtle back’

Description

Labisia is a small genus of plants growing in tropical areas ranging from Indo-China to West Malaysia. The distinct foliage of Labisia ‘Turtle Back’ resembles a turtle shell, hence the name, with bright green venation and raised patches of deep red-green. New foliage emerges burgundy, then fading into darker shades.

WATERING

Water when the top 30% of the soil is dry. Keep humidity high.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2 – 4 weeks from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot roughly every 1-1.5 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.