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Labisia 'Turtle back'
Labisia 'Turtle back'
Labisia 'Turtle back'
Labisia 'Turtle back'
Labisia 'Turtle back'
Labisia 'Turtle back'

Labisia 'Turtle back'

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.

£29.00

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