Emblemantha urnulata “Fishbone” (Ardisia sp. Sumatra / Labisia sp. Riau)

75,00 125,00 

Emblemantha urnulata “Fishbone” is a stunning variant, extremely rare in cultivation. Its mature leaves are very deep-black with very distinctive, vivid-green pattern which resembles fish skeleton (hence the name). Sometimes it can also be found under the name of “Jambi” which is supposed to be the original location of the plant. Young specimens look very similar to classic Veinless Fluo variant.

Description

Emblemantha urnulata “Fishbone” is an extremely rare variant of so-called Ardisia sp. Sumatra / Jambi aka Labisia sp. Riau – all these names are synonyms of the same, extremely variable and plant species which the correct name is (but not widely confirmed yet) Emblemantha urnulata. It is great, medium-sized (usually up to around 30 cm tall and across) rare species for terrarium / vivarium. It is quite robust and easy to grow plant which tolerates wide range of conditions. But please note: depending on the conditions they can change or lose some colours if they are not appropriate (for example: if you put this form under dim light then its leaves will be brown).

Emblemantha urnulata “Fishbone” growing conditions:

  • Light: moderate (but tolerates low to high)
  • Humidity: high (70% or higher)
  • Watering: intermediate (do not let the soil dry out, but avoid sogging for a longer period of time).
  • Soil: acidic with good drainage (Sphagnum moss with perlite and peat or similar)
  • Fertilizing: very low to low

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