Description

Mimosa pudica

Sensitive Plant

An interesting houseplant with ‘sensitive’ fern like leaves which fold up and droop when touched. In the wild it is to protect them from predators trying to eat them by making themselves look dead and not worth eating. Pretty pink flowerheads.

Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm.

Flowers July to August.

Bright room with some direct sunlight.

Min temp 60°F / 15°C.

Germination tips:
Soak in warm water for 2 hours.
Surface sow in good seed compost.
Keep at 18 degrees C.