biophytum Ecuador

Biophytum Ecuador fact sheet

• Difficulty: Easy
• Family: oxalidaceae
• Gender: Biophytum
• Origin: Ecuador
• Illumination: Media
• Temperature: Warm weather
• Humidity:High
• Increase: Slow

Characteristics of Biophytum Ecuador

Biophytum "Ecuador" this species has high demand of his followers due to the unique appearance that is often compared to a miniature palm tree. This unique appearance is what really makes it stand out in any terrarium. However, this species prefers to be very humid to get wet, and especially have their estate in a wet substrate. In nature, it is usually found growing in a swampy area, or directly next to streams or waterfalls where there is constant humidity. The size total of this species is typically 7 cm in diameter. In addition, this species has flowers of bright pink to almost purple color. The flowers will open intermittently throughout the year. It is possible to harvest seeds of this species and germinate them.

At night the leaves of this species they fold. It is one of the main characteristics of this plant. The leaves can also do this when the plant is stressed. If the leaves are closed when you receive this plant, simply plant it, let it acclimate and they will open again.