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Mimosa pudica (strigillosa) - Sensitive Plant

Mimosa pudica (strigillosa) - Sensitive Plant

5023 Mimosa pudica (strigillosa) - Sensitive Plant

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Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Sensitive Plant. It is a fun plant to grow. The leaves fold up when touched. If touched with a bit more force, the petioles will also bend at their pulvinis and the leaves droop. These movements are called seismonastic movements (reaction to physical shock). At night, the leaves will also fold and bend in movements known as nyctonastic movements (reaction to absence of light). It is a wonderful groundcover, can integrate with grass and pink powderpuff flowers stick out of grass - very showy! Can be mowed over with no damage to established plants.
Close related to Mimosa pudica - Mimosa strigillosa, very similar looking. It is also sensitive to touch but the growth
habit is prostrate and the leaf arrangement is not palmate. The leaves of Mimosa pudica are palmate. We carry both species, mixed variety.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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