Mimosa Pudica (Sensitive Plant)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 20cm for POT SIZE 10cm(Ø)
• 15cm for POT SIZE 8cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Mimosa Pudica (from Latin: pudica "shy, bashful or shrinking"; also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, Dormilones, touch-me-not, shame plant, zombie plant, shy lady or shy plant) is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant of the pea/legume family Fabaceae and Magnoliopsida taxon, often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later.
• The species is native to South and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed, and can be found in Southern United States, South Asia, East Asia, and South Africa as well.
• It is not shaded tolerant and is primarily found on soils with low nutrient concentrations Mimosa pudica is well known for its rapid plant movement.
• Like a number of other plant species, it undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed "sleep" or nyctinastic movement.
• The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light.
• Due to Mimosa's unique response to touch, it became an ideal plant for many experiments regarding plant habituation and memory.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Well-draining loamy soil.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Diluted high-potassium liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Bright light, some direct sunlight.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Consistently moist but not soggy.

RE-POTTING SERVICES

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