little tree plant
Biophytum sensitivum
USDA zones11 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Notes
Little tree plant (Biophytum sensitivum) is a perennial for containers and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and grows about 12 inches tall and wide. It adapts to acid, neutral, or alkaline soil.
Pairs well with African violet, Peace lily, and Gloxinia.
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