{"product_id":"turtle-back-plant","title":"Labisia sp \"Turtle Back\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabisia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Turtle Back’ is a rare tropical foliage plant distinguished by deeply textured, emerald-green leaves resembling the patterned shell of a turtle. Compact, slow-growing, and exceptionally dimensional, it is an ideal centerpiece for a humid terrarium, greenhouse cabinet, or carefully maintained collector shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide medium to bright, gentle light. Position it near an east-facing window, behind a sheer curtain, or under a moderate grow light. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch or bleach the textured foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the substrate consistently and lightly moist, allowing only the upper surface to begin drying before watering again. Do not let the root ball dry completely, but avoid stagnant, saturated soil. San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy water is generally suitable; filtered or rainwater can be used if leaf edges react to accumulated minerals or fertilizer salts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aim for 65 to 85 percent humidity with gentle air circulation. San Francisco’s cool coastal humidity may help, but most indoor plants will perform best in a cabinet or enclosed display. In warmer, drier parts of Oakland, San Jose, and the inland Bay Area, a humidifier or greenhouse cabinet is strongly recommended. Avoid pebble trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a fine-textured but aerated tropical mix, such as coco coir or peat blended with fine orchid bark, perlite or pumice, and a small amount of horticultural charcoal. A coarse aroid mix may dry too quickly around its fine roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain approximately 65 to 82°F. Protect the plant from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F, especially during Bay Area winter nights. Outdoor cultivation should be limited to warm, sheltered conditions and is not recommended when nighttime temperatures are cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A compact, slow-growing understory plant that develops leaves from a low central stem. It is particularly well suited to terrariums and greenhouse cabinets, where its foliage can remain pristine and humidity is easier to stabilize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed lightly during active growth with a balanced fertilizer diluted to one-quarter or one-half strength every four to six weeks. Reduce feeding during cool, low-light periods and occasionally flush the substrate to prevent salt buildup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature plants may produce small, understated flowers close to the stem. The foliage is the principal ornamental feature, and flowering may be uncommon under ordinary household conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePest Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect the leaf undersides, petiole bases, and deeply recessed veins for spider mites, thrips, and mealybugs. The sculpted foliage can shelter pests, so early detection and careful treatment are important. Maintain airflow without exposing the plant to a drying draft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabisia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not specifically listed in the ASPCA’s toxic and non-toxic plant database. Its safety around cats and dogs should therefore be treated as unverified rather than presumed safe. Keep it away from pets that chew plants and contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Plant Lady SF","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":48378158907598,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2280\/7246\/files\/8E083C9C-BDCB-4704-B42D-A25C592DA64B.jpg?v=1789849227","url":"https:\/\/theplantladysf.com\/products\/turtle-back-plant","provider":"The Plant Lady SF","version":"1.0","type":"link"}