- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae), Pea, Bean, or Legume family, includes beans, peas, soybeans, peanuts, and lupines.
Native: South and Central America
Hardiness: Perennial in the topics, and as a houseplant; otherwise grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Indoors, place in a bright, sunny location, like an east-facing window.
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 12''–20” tall
Variety Info: 1" lilac-pink, globe-shaped flowers that appear in summer. The plant has fern-like leaves with reddish-brown prickly stems, and bristled seed pods.
Attributes: Houseplant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after last frost.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before average last frost. Sow in biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance when transplanting.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 21 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
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Growing Info
Special Care: Sensitive plant should be grown in containers to avoid naturalization, as it can adversely affect crops, livestock, and native vegetation in tropical regions.
- Ashley L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/13/245 Stars
It is everything I expected. Currently, it is budding and couldn't wait to see the pink flowers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Stephanie H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/12/245 Stars
Was so excited to find sensitive plant seeds! Had one as a kid and they’re so fun. Glad to have one as an adult now, too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional - Simon M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars7/6/245 Stars
I think the people in these comments may be confused. Just because the leaves resemble that of the silk tree and the flowers are pink does not mean that it is a mimosa. Vetch, lentils, honey locust, etc., all also have similar leaflet orientation and are members of the Legume family. However if you will notice, Mimosa Pudica has compound leafs with (usually) a 4-way radial split but all originating from a single petiole, whereas Albizia julibrissin (the silk/mimosa tree) has more like branches with anywhere from ~8-12 separate alternating compound leaves. Try the seeds yourself before spreading potentially false information.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Neelima V.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/15/245 Stars
The seeds germinated well. The first true leaves have developed and the seedling is already showing its unique and fun characteristic!!!!! The tiny leaf folded itself when I touched it !!!! So fun to watch !!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Mike Z.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/15/241 Star
I played ~10 seeds mid February and not of them sprouted. I soaked additional seeds for 24 hours last week and am hoping these sprout. I know a 40 day germination can take a while but I am disappointed so far.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/22/24Hey Mike,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️