Sensitive plant Mimosa Pudica, seeds

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The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Pudica) is a bushy annual reaching a height of 30 cm, which flowers with pink blossoms in its first year. It folds its leaves upon touch and moves them towards the stem at night. It works well as an indoor or balcony plant.

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Description

A plant that reacts to touch can explain the life of plants to children better than any textbook. The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Pudica) is a bushy annual from the Curiosities collection, reaching 30 cm in height, and it flowers with pink blossoms in its first year. The folding of its leaves upon touch and its nocturnal movements make it a plant worth observing.

Key features of the Sensitive Plant

Seismonasty: upon stimulation, i.e., touch, the plant folds its leaves.
Nocturnal leaf movement, where the sensitive plant draws them towards the stem.
Bushy annual reaching 30 cm.
Pink flowers in the first year.
Suitable as an indoor or balcony plant.
Part of the Curiosities collection.

Who is it for?

The Sensitive Plant is ideal for introducing children to the world of plants, as it reacts visibly and immediately. As an indoor plant, it can tolerate partial shade, so it's not restricted to a south-facing window.

Parameters

Latin name	Mimosa Pudica
Plant type	Bushy annual
Height	30 cm
Flower color	Pink
Special feature	Folding of leaves upon touch and at night
Placement	Indoor and balcony plant, tolerates partial shade
Collection	Curiosities

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Sensitive Plant fold its leaves?

The Sensitive Plant exhibits seismonasty, a movement in response to stimulation: it folds its leaves upon touch. Additionally, it draws its leaves towards the stem at night.