Plant Species: Biophytum sensitivum  

Plant Genus: Biophytum  

Plant Family: Oxalidaceae  

Native Plant: Kerala, wet areas of Nepal and tropical India  

Soil Drainage: With high water retention, we recommend a substrate mix composed of organic matter, perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum moss.  

!Attention: It is recommended to keep the substrate consistently moist but not excessively wet to avoid root necrosis.  

Soil pH: Acidic  

Fertilizers: Does not require constant fertilization considering the substrate contains organic matter. Fertilizer should be diluted to avoid root burn.  

Air Humidity: For proper plant development, a high level of air humidity ranging from 60% to 80% is necessary. Green Mirrors recommends optimal conditions initially while the plant is juvenile to promote acclimatization and development. It can be placed in a display case or under a glass dome. Once the plant exceeds 30 cm and matures, it can acclimate to a humidity of at least 60%.  

Temperature: 18-27 degrees Celsius  

Light: Indirect to shaded light  

Pot Height with Plant: 15-25 cm  

Best of luck with caring for it! And don't forget to give us updates about your plant using the hashtag #greenmirrors and tag @green.mirrors in your Instagram posts! We promise to share them in stories.  

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