Labisia spec. Riau

Many species of the plant genus Labisia, native to Southeast Asia, have only recently been discovered and are therefore named after their localities and have not yet been specified more precisely. This is also true for this pretty Labisia spec. Riau, which was discovered in the Indonesian province Riau in the east of the island Sumatra. Because of the distinctive, herringbone-like course of its leaf veins, it has also been nicknamed Fishbone on the market. If you are attentive to its needs, its care is not too complicated.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: in 5cm pot
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Sumatra
- Other names: Labisia fishbone

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Habitat/light requirements: semi-shade to bright, but avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: high quality, loamy substrate with good drainage, a mixture of sphagnum moss, peat moss, perlite and vermiculite is also well suited
- Temperature: optimal at 22 - 25 °C° C, do not let cool down below 17° C
- Watering: keep substrate moist and water regularly with lukewarm, low-calcium water, avoid waterlogging at all costs, water less frequently in winter
- Humidity: needs high humidity, place in terrarium or use humidifier
- Nutrient addition: in the growth phase approx. every 2 weeks fertilize weakly with diluted liquid fertilizer.
- If kept in a terrarium, provide regular air supply.