• Mimosa pudica "Sensitive Plant" - Leaves Folding When Touched
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Mimosa pudica “Sensitive Plant”

Mimosa pudica “Sensitive Plant”

$19.99
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Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the Sensitive Plant, is loved for its unique fern-like leaves that fold inward when touched, followed by the stems collapsing downward. Within minutes, the plant slowly reopens and returns upright. It grows quickly and develops a branching habit with soft pink puffball flowers in warm conditions.

These are juvenile size, seed-grown potted plants.

Difficulty Easy
Water Keep slightly moist, avoid water-logging
Light Full sun, bright indirect, LED
Soil Peat, perlite, worm castings
Temperature 65-85°F
Humidity Adaptable
Dormancy None

Still have questions? Visit our Care page or contact us.

You will receive one juvenile Mimosa pudica plant, similar in size and appearance to the product photos.

Please note: All orders ship Monday/Tuesday to ensure prompt delivery. Packages include insulated envelopes with heat packs or ice packs when necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Sensitive Plant leaves fold when touched?
A rapid loss of water pressure in specialized cells makes leaflets fold and stems droop within seconds — a defense response. The plant reopens within minutes.
What care does Mimosa pudica need?
Easy — full sun to bright indirect light (or LED), 65–85°F, and slightly moist soil that's never waterlogged.
Will it flower?
Yes — in warm conditions it grows quickly, branches out, and produces soft pink puffball flowers.
What size plant will I receive?
One juvenile, seed-grown potted plant similar to the product photos.