Mimosa Pudica Seeds – Sensitive Plant

Mimosa Pudica, also known as the Sensitive Plant, is a unique ornamental plant admired for its fascinating foliage that folds inward when touched. This plant is perfect for adding an interactive and exotic touch to gardens, containers, and indoor displays. Its delicate leaves and small pink puffball blooms make it an eye-catching addition to any collection.

Features:

• Known for its touch-sensitive leaves that fold when disturbed.

• Produces delicate pink to purple puffball-shaped flowers.

• Suitable for container growing, garden beds, or as a houseplant.

• Adds an exotic and interactive element to plant collections.

• Easy to grow with minimal care requirements.

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Sensitive Plant

• Botanical Name: Mimosa Pudica

• Plant Type: Annual (can behave as a perennial in frost-free climates)

• Height: 12 to 18 inches

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

• Season: Best grown in warm seasons

• Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (can be grown indoors in cooler zones)

• Sowing Time:

  • Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before last frost

  • Outdoors: After last frost when soil is warm

• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall