Labisia sp Sumatra ‘butterfly’

Labisia sp Sumatra ‘butterfly’

Labisia grown from cuttings in 6cm pot.

This plant is a Primulaceae from the island of Sumatra. It grows in shaded places.

• Light: prefers partial shade to dappled light all year-round and never direct sun
• Temperature: a minimum of  16°C in the growing season
• Watering: keep the soil moist, not wet during active growth
• Fertilizing: apply a balanced liquid fertilizer at 1/4 of the strength every 2 weeks during active growth
• Humidity: above 70%
• Soil: very well-drained soil with a pH range of 5 to 7
• Water: normal to moist water range
• Propagation: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and from seeds