Sensitive Plant

Mimosa pudica

S425
A plant that responds to touch! Kids and adults alike marvel at this wonder of the botanical world. Leaves fold up and collapse when touched, then spring back to life once trouble has passed. A fun pot plant for kids to grow.
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Product information
A legume grown as a curio, the leaves take up to an hour to reveal themselves fully again after collapsing. Often studied by scientists due to its unique response to various stimuli, this tropical plant grows easily from seed and is found naturalised in many areas of Queensland. Potentially invasive in areas of disturbed soil in high summer rainfall areas. Best suited to pots.
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A legume grown as a curio, the leaves take up to an hour to reveal themselves fully again after collapsing. Often studied by scientists due to its unique response to various stimuli, this tropical plant grows easily from seed and is found naturalised in many areas of Queensland. Potentially invasive in areas of disturbed soil in high summer rainfall areas. Best suited to pots.
How to grow
Soak seed for 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow on the surface of seed raising mix. Do not cover with soil. Keep seed and moist. Seed should germinate in 1-3 weeks from sowing at 18 degrees C.
Growing information
Seed sowing
Seed count: 70
Sow method: Sow in punnets
Germination: 75
Sow distance: 45cm
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun/Part shade
Water: Drought tolerant
Plant characteristics
Height: 60cm
Width: 45cm
Flower colour: Pink

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