10 Seeds Mimosa pudica Shy Plant Sensitive Plant

Mimosa pudica, commonly called Shy Plant or Sensitive Plant, is a curious tropical species grown for its remarkable foliage that folds and droops when touched, warmed, or shaken. Its finely divided, fern-like green leaves and small pink fuzzy flower puffs make it a fascinating ornamental curiosity for containers, borders, and indoor plant collections.
Grown as an annual in cooler climates and a perennial in frost-free areas, this compact plant reaches about 12 to 24 inches tall and performs well in containers, hanging baskets, or sunny garden beds. It is grown for ornamental interest and its responsive foliage, adding playful movement to warm-season plantings and indoor displays.
Species: Mimosa pudica
Type: Tropical annual or tender perennial
Plant_Habit: Compact, branching, low-growing
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, slightly acidic to neutral
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9 to 11 as perennial
Germination: 14 to 21 days at 70 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Scarify or soak seeds before sowing to improve germination