{"product_id":"labisia-turtleback","title":"Labisia Turtleback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabisia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Turtleback' is a prized Malaysian forest floor gem, coveted for its deeply bullate, dark green leaves that catch and hold light like hammered jade. Each leaf surface displays a striking turtleback texture — a dense mosaic of raised cells that gives the plant its evocative name. A slow-growing understory species, it rewards patient collectors with a compact, jewel-like rosette that commands attention in any vivarium, terrarium, or shaded indoor display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium indirect light. Thrives under 50–100 fc (similar to a bright terrarium or a few feet from a filtered window). Avoid direct sun — leaf surfaces scorch easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep substrate consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top 0.5–1 cm to approach dryness before watering. High humidity (70–90%) is essential; this plant suffers in dry air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–90% RH. Best kept in a closed or semi-closed terrarium, vivarium, or humidity tent. Will decline quickly in standard household conditions below 50% RH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–82°F (18–28°C). No cold drafts or temperatures below 60°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \/ Substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy, moisture-retentive mix — coconut coir, orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss (e.g., 40\/20\/20\/20). Excellent drainage is critical to prevent crown rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeder. Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertilizer (¼ strength) monthly during active growth. Excess fertilizer causes rapid, less-textured growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely needed due to slow growth. Repot only when rootbound, using a shallow, wide container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not widely documented; treat as potentially irritating and keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced and established at Leaf and Reef. Shipped in substrate, rooted and acclimated. This listing is for the plant pictured or a specimen of equivalent quality. Minor variation in leaf texture and patterning is natural and adds to each plant's uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leaf and Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47719873872043,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5617\/6299\/files\/D06CCF1B-5EA7-41C1-9A38-1C62D4B3F3AC.jpg?v=1788047783","url":"https:\/\/leafandreefplants.com\/products\/labisia-turtleback","provider":"Leaf and Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}