Sensitive Plant. An interesting houseplant with ‘sensitive’ fern like leaves which fold up and droop when touched. Pretty pink flowerheads. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Mimosa pudica
An interesting houseplant with ‘sensitive’ fern like leaves which fold up and droop when touched. Pretty pink flowerheads
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Mimosa |
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Species | pudica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sensitive Plant |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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