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Labisia pumila 5cm H10cm

Labisia pumila 5cm H10cm

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Labisia pumila is a small, jewel-like forest plant treasured for its iridescent leaves, often displaying deep green, bronze, or metallic tones. Compact and humidity-loving, it is a favourite for terrarium collectors and rare foliage enthusiasts.

  • Full Botanical Name: Labisia pumila
  • Common Names: Kacip Fatimah (in traditional medicine), Jewel Labisia
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo)
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Moist, shaded forest floors with extremely high humidity

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Low–medium indirect light; iridescence shows best in soft light.
  • Ideal Room: Terrariums, cabinets, warm bathrooms
  • Feeding: Weak fertiliser every 4–6 weeks.
  • Humidity: 70–95% required.
  • Ideal Temperature: 20–26°C
  • Watering: Keep lightly moist; never allow full drying.
  • Pet/Child Safe: Mildly toxic
  • Soil Type: Moisture-retentive, airy substrate with moss
  • Propagation: Division or stem cuttings
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 10–20 cm
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Fungus gnats, mites
  • Repotting: Annually
  • Pruning: Remove old leaves
  • Air Purification: Minimal
  • Folklore: Traditionally linked to wellness and rejuvenation in Malaysian culture.
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