Little Tree Plant (Biophytum sensitivum)

The ProRep Little Tree Plant (Biophytum sensitivum) is a genuinely unusual live tropical plant that is rarely seen in the UK reptile hobby. Its compact, tiered form mimics a miniature tree, making it a striking addition to tropical and rainforest vivarium builds.

What Makes It Interesting

This plant is commonly known as the sensitive plant due to its responsive foliage — it moves when touched, adding a living, dynamic quality to your setup that no artificial plant can replicate. It stays compact, reaching no more than 30cm in height, which keeps it well-suited to medium and large tropical terrariums without overwhelming the space.

Growing Conditions

• Prefers rich, nutritious substrate kept consistently and slightly damp
• Thrives in bright light — good light levels also prevent the plant from becoming leggy or straggly
• Well-suited to warm, humid tropical vivarium environments

Vivarium Use

At medium size, this plant is ready to place directly into your build with minimal preparation. It works well as a mid-ground feature plant in rainforest-style setups housing tree frogs, day geckos, chameleons, or other tropical species that benefit from enriched, bioactive environments.

A genuinely rare find for keepers who want something beyond the usual vivarium plant selection — Biophytum sensitivum earns its place both visually and biologically.