Product Review
Grow Sensitive Plant from fresh Mimosa Pudica flower seeds. The Sensitive Plant is aptly named mainly because of it's physical reaction to human touch. When you brush the leaves of Mimosa Pudica, you will notice that they will close for a few seconds to minutes, later opening back up. The leaves are not the only thing to react however, the branches themselves will also move when the leaves are touched. Each plant will grow several branches filled with with touchable leaves. Each Pinna will contain 10 to 26 leaflets. Mimosa Pudica, or "Sensitive Plant" will reach an average mature height of about 18 to 24 inches tall, but can sometimes grow to a couple of feet. They are established as annual plants, growing quickly and later dying with the first frost. The Mimosa Pudica plant may produce pink blooms through the summer after a few months of growth. The flowers are roughly 1/2 inch in diameter and will become more and more visible as the plants grow older.
- Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch-me-not, is a tropical perennial native to South America, famous for its leaves that rapidly fold inward when touched or disturbed.
- This unique movement, called thigmonasty, serves as a defense mechanism against herbivores and environmental stress, with leaves reopening within minutes under calm conditions.
- The plant grows low, typically 1-2 feet tall, with fern-like, bright green foliage and small, fluffy pink or purple flowers that bloom in summer, adding a delicate charm.
- It thrives in warm, humid climates with well-drained soil and partial to full sun, often grown as a houseplant or curiosity in temperate regions, though it can become weedy outdoors in frost-free zones.
- Quality: All Mimosa seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
- Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
- Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
- Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
- Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
- Freshness: All Mimosa seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!
