Biophytum insigne Plant Care
Biophytum insigne Gamble
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Biophytum insigne is a plant species in the family Oxalidaceae.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Biophytum insigne?
Water Biophytum insigne every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Biophytum insigne?
Biophytum insigne (Biophytum insigne) belongs to the Oxalidaceae family within the Biophytum genus.
Biophytum insigne displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Biophytum insigne produces small, delicate flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 1.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Biophytum insigne?
Biophytum insigne requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Biophytum insigne Need?
Biophytum insigne thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Biophytum insigne in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Biophytum insigne Prefer?
Biophytum insigne grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Biophytum insigne prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Biophytum insigne?
Well-draining, rich potting mix with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Biophytum insigne to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Biophytum insigne?
Feed Biophytum insigne every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Biophytum insigne?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide space for growth. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Biophytum insigne?
Biophytum insigne can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to life plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Biophytum insigne Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Biophytum insigne, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Biophytum insigne?
Biophytum insigne is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Biophytum insigne Need?
Biophytum insigne grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Biophytum insigne as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Biophytum insigne is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Biophytum genus — compare its care with other Biophytum species on PlantoScan.
Biophytum is part of the Oxalidaceae plant family — browse all Oxalidaceae genera and species.
Biophytum insigne thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Biophytum insigne Gamble, family Oxalidaceae (first published in Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1921: 216 (1921)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Biophytum insigne, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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