Growing guide · Houseplant

Labisia

How to grow Labisia 'Kura Kura'.

Tortoiseshell, but it grows.

Light
Medium, low
Water
High
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
6–10 in. tall
Pot
4.5 in. pot; it grows slowly and rarely needs a bigger one.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Labisia with glossy elliptical leaves patterned like a turtle shell

Light

Low to medium, diffused light. Direct sun scorches it.

Water

Keep the soil evenly moist, never waterlogged and never bone dry. Use room-temperature water.

Pot and soil

A moisture-holding, airy mix with peat or coir and perlite. A terrarium, cloche or humidifier makes life easier.

Pot it inRosy Houseplant Soil · 4 qtThe everyday peat-free mix. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil

Feeding

Quarter-strength liquid fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.

Grooming

Little pruning needed. Remove damaged leaves at the base.

Through the year

Spring and summer: feed lightly and keep the soil evenly moist. Fall and winter: heated air is the enemy, so add humidity, stop feeding and keep it away from vents.

If something's off

Crispy leaves mean dry air; it really does need humidity. Pet safety isn't established; keep it out of reach.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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