Growing guide · Houseplant

Labisia

How to grow Labisia 'Zebra'.

Not patterned. Woven.

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 deep green leaves striped in pale silver and light green

Light

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

Water

Keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely. Use room-temperature water.

Pot and soil

A moisture-holding, airy mix with peat or coir and perlite. A terrarium or cloche makes humidity easy.

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 edges mean dry air or a dried-out pot. Pet safety isn't established; keep it out of reach.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: It's a rare plant that looks good in a dim, humid spot.

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