SENSITIVE PLANT ⭐ Mimosa Pudica (Touch me not) ~ Seed grown

Touch me if you dare! 

Description

• The sensitive plant, also known as the Touch-me-not, is a peculiar shrub native to Brazil
• Generally available during the warmer months (November to March), these perennial, summer-growing garden plants are often grown for their curiosity value
  • The compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later

• These are well established mini bonsai's in 15cm pots. Seedlings come in 2cm mini pots or plant plugs, fully acclimatised and ready to pot up using your own preferred potting media

Care

• The sensitive plant can be grown in full sun, a semi-shade spot outside or sunny windowsill with a minimum of 6 hours direct morning sun
• Water every other day to ensure soil stays moist without letting it dry completely or leaving your plant with wet feet for extended periods of time to prevent rot
• Plants can be grown in a 12cm pot in an equal ratio mixture of compost and potting soil with perlite or silica sand added for drainage. Take care when repotting - they are very sensitive to root disturbance
• These are semi-tropical plants and do not handle frost well. Protect during wintertime and watch them take off again during springtime
• Fertilise with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser once a month during summer for optimal growth
• Like any normal garden shrub, sensitive plants are susceptible to attacks from woolly aphids, which is more prevalent during season changes and early in the growing season when fresh spring growth emerge. Inspect plants regularly, cut and discard affected growth and treat (according to the instructions) with Koinor or Rosecare Plus - available from most big nurseries and retail stores
• The soil may be covered with spanish- or green forest moss to maintain humidity. Note that this moss is used as a soil conditioner for tropical plants and is heavily fertilised. It is not live sphagnum moss and not suitable for carnivorous plants

🔔 PRO tip > Mimosa Pudica is considered an annual but can easily last 5 years or longer if not left to flower.  Bushier plants also last longer (and are way more fun!) - Remove the growth tips on mature plants when your plant is around 10-20cm tall and keep trimming during the growing season to promote bushier growth ⬇️

Ordering

• 🛒 Website items are available online only – We ship anywhere in South Africa
• ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)

Payment

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Delivery

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• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!