Additional information
| Weight | .50 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa) – Item #390
$2.59
Sensitive Plant is usually grown indoors but is also used for ground cover in warm regions. The feather foliage quickly responds to touch by snapping its leaves shut! Children find them fascinating and fun. Grow in a bright window in four-inch pots.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/8″ (3mm)
Spacing: 1″ (3cm)
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Thinning: 4″ (10cm)
Start seeds in four-inch pots in sterile potting soil. Place a few seeds in each pot and cover lightly. Keep plants evenly moist and warm until they emerge. Thin to one strong plant per pot when they are one-inch tall.
Small, pink silky flowers are borne on mature plants.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Mimosa pudica
Height: 6-12″ (15-30cm)
Bloom Period: when mature
Type: annual
