Sensitive Plant (A)
Mimosa pudica
Annual
Start seed inside 10 weeks before last spring frost, if planting outside, or anytime if growing as an indoor plant. Soak seed in hot water for 20 minutes before sowing in peat pots. Do not cover seed; provide light, bottom heat and constant moisture. Seed should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Plant outside after last frost date into a sun to part shade location, 8-12" apart. Alternatively, you can transfer into larger pots and grow in a sunny window. Keep temperature above 15°C (59°F) in winter. Keep soil constantly moist. Grows up to 2 feet tall. Collapsed leaves return to normal after an hour or two.
