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About the Labisia pumila - M
Labisia pumilaLabisia pumila is a tropical low growing plant belonging to the Primulaceae family and is known for its graceful foliage and compact growth. The species originates from Southeast Asia where it grows in shaded humid forests. Besides its ornamental value, the plant is also traditionally used in some regions for its supposed medicinal properties.
The plant forms a dense rosette of leaves growing close to the ground. The leaves range from fresh green to dark green and often have a slight gloss. During the flowering period, small subtle flowers appear which are less noticeable than the decorative foliage. Due to its compact size, Labisia pumila is suitable as a ground cover or houseplant.
Characteristics
- Leaves: elongated to oval leaves with a smooth surface and green to dark green color.
- Growth habit: grows as a low plant with a compact rosette structure.
- Height: remains low reaching about 10 to 30 centimeters.
- Flowering: produces small inconspicuous flowers.
- Habitat: native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia with shaded and humid conditions.
- Ornamental value: decorative due to its compact growth and elegant foliage.
- Light: grows best in partial shade or shade with indirect light.
- Water: water regularly so the soil remains slightly moist.
- Soil: grows well in a humus rich and well draining soil.
- Temperature: prefers warm temperatures above about 18 degrees Celsius.
- Humidity: high humidity promotes healthy growth.
- Fertilization: light feeding during the growing season supports growth.
- Maintenance: low maintenance; can be divided to propagate new plants.
All specifications
English name
Tropical Groundcover Plant
Size
M
Location
Shade
Water requirements
Water regularly
Fertilization
Low fertilization (± once per year)
Evergreen
Yes
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Flowering
Moderate flowering
Fragrant
Non-fragrant
Edible
No
Fruit
No fruit
Ideal growth temperature
Between 20°C / 25°C
Minimum temperature
Protect from 15°C
Preferred humidity
High humidity
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