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Home / All Other Plants over $5 / Biophytum soukupii [non-exact]
Biophytum sokoupii [non-exact]
Biophytum sokoupii [non-exact]
Biophytum sokoupii [non-exact]
Biophytum sokoupii [non-exact]
Biophytum soukupii [non-exact]
GenusBiophytumRegionSouth AmericaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrarium
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Care information

For the collectors of Biophytum! It's like sp. Ecuador... but not!

These plants close/fold up at night! They'll arrive to you closed, and once acclimated will open up again. Do not be alarmed.

This plant requires high humidity, and is suited for growth in terrariums. Can handle stagnant air/higher moisture conditions inside terrariums, and is fairly easy to grow. I've grown these inside unvented, sealed gallon jars just fine, although they grow the fastest inside larger terrariums with better airflow. Should not be kept at

Plant Details
Airflow
Low — Specifically suited for sealed, stagnant environments. These plants do not require active ventilation or fans to prevent bacterial or fungal "melt."
Family
Oxalidaceae
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.
Lighting
Moderate — Prefers bright, filtered, or indirect light. This is the "sweet spot" for most terrarium species; however, direct sun or high-intensity LEDs will scorch delicate juvenile leaves.
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
Size
Small
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
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean