Labisia sp West Kalimantan

Labisia sp West Kalimantan

Grown from cuttings in 5cm pot.

This plant is a Primulaceae from West Kalimantan, Borneo. It grows in shaded places.

Other trade names for this plant are ‘dino skin’, ‘snake skin’ and Ardisia aff obovatifolia.

• 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