Labisia Jabi

🌿 Labisia “Jabi” — Care Guide

Light

• Prefers moderate to bright indirect light, but avoid direct sunlight, which can fade or burn leaves. 

• If light is too weak, growth slows and patterns/variegation may dull.

Temperature

• Thrive in warm, stable temperatures. For the Jabi Sunrise variant, growers keep temps between ~ 65-85 °F (18-29 °C). 

• Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Humidity

• High humidity is very important. Labisia in general do best when humidity is 60% or higher. 

• Use a humidifier, mist (carefully), or place on a pebble tray. Enclosed terrariums or plant cabinets often give the right microclimate.

Watering

• Keep substrate moist but not soggy. For the Sunrise variant, growers say “keep substrate wet at all times” but “wet but airy” — implying good drainage and airflow. 

• Don’t let the soil dry out completely between waterings.

• Signs:

  • Yellow leaves may indicate overwatering. 

  • Curling or browning leaves may signal underwatering or low humidity. 

Soil / Potting Mix

• Use a light, airy, well-draining but moisture-retentive mix — something like a blend of coco coir / peat moss, orchid bark, and perlite or pumice.

• The mix must retain humidity but allow air and drainage to prevent rot.

Fertilizer

• During the growing season, you can feed monthly using a general houseplant fertilizer diluted (½ strength is safer) as recommended in the Jabi Sunrise care notes. 

• Reduce or stop feeding during slower growth (winter/dormant periods).

Repotting

• Repot when roots are crowded or soil becomes compacted—usually every 1–2 years.

• Best to repot during the growing season.

• Be gentle with roots; they might be delicate in these jewel plants.

Dormancy / Rest Period

• Growth will slow in cooler or lower light months.

• In those periods, reduce watering slightly (but don’t let the plant dry out completely) and keep humidity up.