Name: Biophytum sokoupii [non-exact]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: BIO-SOKO-NEX
Price: 16.50 USD
Availability: InStock

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Biophytum sokoupii [non-exact]

GenusBiophytumRegionSouth AmericaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrarium

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 <60%RH conditions**. **Recently I have experimented with lower humidity conditions down to 31%RH. Experimental and your mileage may vary. ✅ Ships semi-bare root. Good airflow helpful but not necessary High humidity Keep roots wetted at all times 70°F to 90°F is the likely sweet spot for good growth Medium/low light Well drained potting media Clay/organic/mixed substrates. Promix HP is my media of choice for this plant currently.

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