Biophytum Sensitivum - The Little Tree Plant 🌴
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Biophytum sensitivum, commonly known as the Little Tree plant, is a fascinating tropical species with delicate, responsive foliage and an unusual life cycle. Unlike most long-lived houseplants, this species is naturally short-lived and typically behaves as an annual, meaning it completes its full life cycle in a relatively short period rather than persisting for many years.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Interactive foliage that folds down at night and in response to touch
✔️ Produces small star-shaped flowers before setting seed
✔️ Ideal for terrariums and high-humidity displays
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light or gentle morning sun is ideal; avoid harsh direct sunlight which can stress the foliage.
💧 Water: Keep the soil consistently moist during growth; do not allow the mix to dry out completely.
💦 Humidity: Thrives in very high humidity; a humidifier is strongly recommended for long-term success.
🌡 Temperature: Prefers warm conditions above 18°C and is sensitive to cold.
🌱 Soil: Use a moisture-retentive but free-draining mix of coco coir, coco chip & perlite.
🪴 Support: Not required, as this plant maintains a compact, upright habit.
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is added to the potting mix; supplement with a gentle liquid fertiliser during active growth.
🚫 Toxicity: Toxic if ingested; keep out of reach of pets and children.
Lifecycle & Short Lifespan
Biophytum sensitivum is not a long-term houseplant. It is naturally short-lived and often completes its life cycle within 6–18 months. After flowering and producing seed, plants commonly begin to decline and die, even under ideal conditions. This is a normal and expected part of the plant’s biology rather than a sign of poor care. Collecting and growing from seed is the only way to maintain the plant long-term.
A unique and interactive plant best enjoyed as a temporary feature rather than a permanent houseplant.
Synonyms and trade names: Little Tree Plant, Sensitive Plant (Biophytum)
75mm pot size
Approx Shipping Weight:0.5 kg
- This plant is not permitted in WA
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged in bundles based on box space and weight limits.
As a general guide:
• 75mm plants count as 1 plant space
• 100mm plants take up the space of approximately 2 × 75mm plants
This means a box that fits 8 × 75mm plants will usually fit around 4 × 100mm plants depending on the plant size and shape.
Every product has an estimated shipping weight listed just below the product description. Please use this as a guide when building your order.
If your order exceeds one shipping bundle, the website will automatically add another shipping amount for the additional bundle.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 shipping bundle
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total quantity that fits per bundle
Looking for shipping dates for WA, NT & TAS? Click here
For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Shipping is capped at $22 per shipping bundle.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $40 per shipping bundle.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $40 per shipping bundle.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $40 per shipping bundle.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Estimated Plant Weights
Please use these as a general guide only. Larger or taller plants may weigh more than smaller plants. This guide is for shipping purposes only, the actual products will weigh less
50mm Pots – 250g
75mm Pots – 500g
100mm Pots – 800g
Plants
We send plants exclusively with Australia Post Express. Our shipping app knows when there is a plant in the order and will only display Express Post rates.
As plants are top priority we ship them with the fastest method possible.
We do not ship outside Australia
We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.
Shipping to TAS, WA & NT
Next Shipping Dates:
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 9 January 2026
Friday 23 January 2026
Friday 6 February 2026
Friday 20 February 2026
Friday 6 March 2026
Friday 20 March 2026
Monday 6 April 2026 (Good Friday replacement)
Friday 17 April 2026
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Friday 15 May 2026
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Friday 4 September 2026
Friday 18 September 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Monday 28 December 2026 (Christmas Day replacement)
WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Monday 12 January 2026
Tuesday 27 January 2026 (Australia Day replacement)
Monday 9 February 2026
Monday 23 February 2026
Monday 9 March 2026
Monday 23 March 2026
Tuesday 7 April 2026 (Easter Monday replacement)
Monday 20 April 2026
Tuesday 5 May 2026 (Labour Day replacement)
Monday 18 May 2026
Monday 1 June 2026
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Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026
Monday 28 December 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $40 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
As a general guide:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants fit within one shipping bundle
• 100mm plants take up approximately the space of 2 × 75mm plants
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight, usually on Mondays.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.
Shipping cost: $40 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
As a general guide:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants fit within one shipping bundle
• 100mm plants take up approximately the space of 2 × 75mm plants
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent twice per month.
Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au
Western Australia (WA)
🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨
You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
Shipping cost: $40 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
As a general guide:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants fit within one shipping bundle
• 100mm plants take up approximately the space of 2 × 75mm plants
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent twice per month.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):
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YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
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The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
