Mimosa pudica Seeds (Sensitive Plant)
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica), also known as touch-me-not or shrinking violet, is a fascinating plant species renowned for its unique response to touch. The delicate fern-like leaves fold inward and droop when disturbed, visually mimicking a shrinking motion. This intriguing adaptation has earned it the name “sensitive plant.” Typically growing to a mature height of 1 to 2 feet, it produces vibrant pink puffball-shaped flowers. Sensitive Plant can be grown as an annual in USDA hardiness zones 9-13, but in cooler regions, it can be cultivated as a houseplant. Mimosa pudica seeds are easily available and can be germinated for indoor or outdoor cultivation.
Growing Mimosa pudica from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Low Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
- Where to grow: Indoor And Outdoors
- Flower color: Pink
Germinating Sensitive Plant Flower Seeds
To germinate Mimosa pudica seeds, scarify the hard seed coat by lightly scratching the surface with sandpaper, and then soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Plant the seeds in well-drained soil, keep them moist, and provide warmth and light to promote germination.
We source all of our Mimosa pudica seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Sensitive Plant seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Sensitive Plant seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Mimosa pudica seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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