Biophytum Zenkeri 8cm Pot 15cm Height House Plant

Biophytum zenkeri is a fascinating miniature tropical plant known for its delicate, palm-like appearance and sensitive foliage. Often mistaken for a tiny palm or fern, it actually belongs to the Oxalidaceae family and shares movement traits with the well-known “sensitive...
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Biophytum Zenkeri 8cm Pot 15cm Height House Plant

Biophytum Zenkeri 8cm Pot 15cm Height House Plant

£24.99 £19.99

Biophytum Zenkeri 8cm Pot 15cm Height House Plant

£24.99 £19.99
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Biophytum zenkeri is a fascinating miniature tropical plant known for its delicate, palm-like appearance and sensitive foliage. Often mistaken for a tiny palm or fern, it actually belongs to the Oxalidaceae family and shares movement traits with the well-known “sensitive plant.”

Its slender stem supports a rosette of finely divided leaflets at the top, creating a soft, umbrella-like canopy. When touched or exposed to changes in light, the leaflets may fold slightly — adding interactive appeal.


🌱 Foliage

  • Slender upright stem

  • Rosette of finely divided, feathery leaflets

  • Soft green colouring

  • Palm-like, umbrella shape

  • Subtle leaf movement in response to touch or light

The compact structure makes it ideal for smaller spaces or terrarium-style displays.


🌸 Flowers

  • Small yellow to orange star-shaped blooms

  • Appear on delicate stems above the foliage

  • Typically produced in warm, bright conditions

Though small, the flowers add charm and contrast to the soft greenery.


📏 Growth & Size

  • Typical indoor height: 10–25 cm

  • Slow to moderate growth

  • Compact, upright habit

Its petite size makes it well suited to desks, shelves, or humidity cabinets.


🌤️ Position & Light

  • Prefers bright, indirect light

  • Avoid harsh direct sunlight

  • Too little light may reduce compact growth

Consistent lighting encourages healthy, symmetrical development.


💧 Watering

  • Keep soil lightly moist

  • Do not allow to fully dry out

  • Avoid waterlogging

  • Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

It appreciates consistent moisture but must have good drainage.


🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

  • Ideal range: 18–25°C

  • Avoid temperatures below 15°C

  • Benefits from higher humidity (60%+ preferred)

This species thrives in stable, warm, humid environments.


🌿 Care Notes

  • Best suited to terrariums, cabinets or humid rooms

  • Sensitive to cold and sudden environmental changes

  • Feed lightly during spring and summer


✨ Why Choose Biophytum zenkeri?

✔ Unique palm-like miniature form
✔ Interactive leaf movement
✔ Compact and space-friendly
✔ Ideal for collectors and terrarium enthusiasts

Biophytum zenkeri is perfect if you’re looking for something unusual and delicate — a small but captivating plant that adds texture, movement and botanical interest to your collection.

At Plants for all Seasons, we take pride in our eco-friendly approach to packaging. Our custom-made plant boxes are designed with both the environment and your plants' wellbeing in mind. Here’s what makes our packaging special:

Upright and Fresh: Our innovative design ensures that your plants remain upright and fresh during transit. Specially engineered compartments and supports within the box prevent movement and damage, so your plants arrive in perfect condition.

100% Recyclable: Our plant boxes are fully recyclable, ensuring that after they have served their purpose, they can be responsibly disposed of without harming the planet.

Made from Recycled Materials: Sustainability is at the core of our values. That’s why our packaging is crafted from recycled materials, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

Winter Shipping: We offer additional heat packs in winter to keep your plants nice and warm on their travels. Add one heat pack per plant when checking out in winter months.

By choosing our products, you are not only enhancing your home with beautiful plants but also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future

Check out our YouTube video to see exactly how we pack for safe delivery.

At Plants for all Seasons, we offer a specialist range of plants that are kept at their growers until ordered, ensuring they remain in their ideal conditions. This unique approach means that these plants receive expert care right up until the moment they are prepared for delivery.

Our dedicated growers are passionate about their craft and maintain the perfect environment for each species in this range, ensuring that every plant is healthy, vibrant, and ready to thrive in your home or garden.

Delivery and Quality Assurance We understand that receiving your plants in excellent condition is crucial. While delivery for this specialist range can take up to 7 days, we assure you that this time is used to carefully select, prepare, and package your plants to maintain their health and vitality during transit.

Our commitment to quality means that every plant in this range is thoroughly inspected before it leaves the grower, ensuring it meets our high standards. You can trust that your new plant will arrive ready to flourish, bringing beauty and life to your space.
Tropical Glasshouse Nursery: Our plants are nurtured in our tropical glasshouse nursery located in Lincolnshire, where we maintain an average temperature of 16°C. We do not use cold warehouses, ensuring optimal conditions for plant health.

Plastic Nursery Pots: All our plants are supplied in practical plastic nursery pots. If you prefer a more decorative option, we offer a range of stylish pots available for purchase separately.

Non-Consumable: Please note that our plants are intended for ornamental purposes only unless specifically stated as edible. Ensure you check product descriptions carefully if you are looking for edible varieties.

Variable Heights: The height of our plants can vary by approximately +/- 10%. This natural fluctuation ensures you receive a unique and healthy specimen.

Plant Pot Sizes: Pot sizes may vary by approximately +/- 1cm. To ensure a proper fit, we recommend selecting a decorative pot that is 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For instance, if you purchase a plant in a 17cm pot, a 18 - 19cm decorative pot would be ideal.

Quarantining: All our houseplants are regularly sprayed with a preventative systemic bug treatment. We do our best to ensure a bug free growing environment however sometimes these can unfortunately be missed, as such we always recommend quarantining plants when they first enter your home and checking them upon arrival for bugs.

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