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    • Photo of Mimosa pudica flower, foliage, spiky by J.M. Garg

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    Mimosa pudica

    Also Known As

    • Humble Plant
    • Sensitive Plant
    • Touch Me Not

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, herb, vine

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Mimosa pudica plant details

    Mimosa pudica is a deciduous cactus / succulent, herb or vine with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimosa pudica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, herb or vine
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimosa pudica

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This plant will bring hours of entertainment to kids of any age. The Sensitive Plant actually moves when you touch its leaves. The fine leaflets open in the daylight, yet when touched will collapse downward. Give them an hour or so and up they'll come again. As plants mature, they form small pink puffs of bloom adding an extra benefit to this unique species. What a perfect way to introduce children to the world of plants.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Tropical herb to 5ft.; lightly spiny stems, leaves close to touch.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Mimosa pudica plant

    How to Grow Mimosa pudica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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