Mimosa pudica | Sensitive or Sleepy Plant | 150 Seeds
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Mimosa pudica is an annual or a perennial plant in the Fabaceae family. A native to the Caribbean, south and central America. Some common names include sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, touch-me-not, and shame plant. Mainly grown for its curiosity value. When you touch the leaves, they will fold up right in front of your eyes. It also closes up at night then reopens during the day. It has gained some awards for this unique act by the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. New plants will grow erect, but once older, they will trail and act as a groundcover. It can grow to 36" high and wide. It prefers to grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Most people grow this in a greenhouse for a conversation piece. Zone 11 Germination Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds and lightly cover with a medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination 7-30 days.
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Common Name | Sensitive Plant |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Color | Purple |
| Soil Type | Peat |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Type | Perennial |
| Watering | Medium |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Genus | Mimosa |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Mimosa pudica is an annual or a perennial plant in the Fabaceae family. A native to the Caribbean, south and central America. Some common names include sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, touch-me-not, and shame plant. Mainly grown for its curiosity value. When you touch the leaves, they will fold up right in front of your eyes. It also closes up at night then reopens during the day. It has gained some awards for this unique act by the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. New plants will grow erect, but once older, they will trail and act as a groundcover. It can grow to 36" high and wide. It prefers to grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Most people grow this in a greenhouse for a conversation piece. Zone 11 Germination Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds and lightly cover with a medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination 7-30 days.
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