Sensitive Plant
Mimosa pudica
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: Tropical Central-South America
Native Habitat: Disturbed and cultivated soils
Cultural Use/Significance: Known for its ability to fold up its leaves when touched, possibly as a deterrent to herbivores. It is considered a weed throughout much of the tropical world, and is sometimes used medicinally in Southeast Asia.
Cultural Requirements
Irrigation: Keep moist. Can endure drought.
Fertilizer: Heavy feeder. Fertilize 2x a month.
Substrate: Well drained potting mix
Light: Full sun. Can tolerate shade
Other: Does best when slightly rootbound. Should be repotted when roots grow through drainage holes.
Citations:
https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/e00bab58-109a-4f49-a833-1ddf61749a69/common-sensitive-plant.pdf?ETag=33f344046f3d658b092aab06689ae6c0
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/2/2225
Native Range: Tropical Central-South America
Native Habitat: Disturbed and cultivated soils
Cultural Use/Significance: Known for its ability to fold up its leaves when touched, possibly as a deterrent to herbivores. It is considered a weed throughout much of the tropical world, and is sometimes used medicinally in Southeast Asia.
Cultural Requirements
Irrigation: Keep moist. Can endure drought.
Fertilizer: Heavy feeder. Fertilize 2x a month.
Substrate: Well drained potting mix
Light: Full sun. Can tolerate shade
Other: Does best when slightly rootbound. Should be repotted when roots grow through drainage holes.
Citations:
https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/e00bab58-109a-4f49-a833-1ddf61749a69/common-sensitive-plant.pdf?ETag=33f344046f3d658b092aab06689ae6c0
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/2/2225