Sunshine State Foliage Palm Bay, Florida — Est. 2020
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Home / All Plants (Excluding Marcgravia) / Emblemantha urnulata velvety [non-exact] (syn: labisia fishbone riau)
Emblemantha urnulata velvety [non-exact] (syn: labisia fishbone riau)
Emblemantha urnulata velvety [non-exact] (syn: labisia fishbone riau)
Emblemantha urnulata velvety [non-exact] (syn: labisia fishbone riau)
Emblemantha urnulata velvety [non-exact] (syn: labisia fishbone riau)
Emblemantha urnulata velvety [non-exact] (syn: labisia fishbone riau)
GenusEmblemanthaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherSetupTerrariumDifficultyExpert
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Care information

Growers choice- you will receive a non-exact, but similar plant as pictured.

Emblemantha species. This plant gets a bit larger, so prepare accordingly if you plant to put it in an enclosed terrariums. This variety is very velvety, and the new foliage emerges looking ridiculously good.

This plant does better than all the similar Labisia/Ardisia-like plants at growing in ambient air conditions (30-50%RH) This plant does great in a greenhouse, and thrives in high heat (85-95°f, though not critical). I grow mine outside near year-round in z10a FL.

Keep in well drained potting media. I have been having the best success growing mine in an akadama × cocochip (wash the salts out well!) blend.

Plant Details
Family
Primulaceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
80–100% — The "Sweet Spot" for most rare tropicals and shinglers. This high-saturation environment is essential for aerial root attachment to hardscape and ensures that delicate foliage maintains its turgidity and sheen.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
Sales form
Rooted
Temperature
70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.