Hi Resuki, Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) is commonly called sensitive plant because the foliage closes and droops at the slightest touch. It is also sensitive to improper care. Bright indirect sunlight with some early or late day direct sun is good. Keep temps above 60 degrees. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not constantly wet; water when the surface of the soil feels dry. It also should be pruned or pinched back regularly to encourage branching and to keep it full and to prevent legginess. Spider mites can destroy it quickly. This is not a particularly hardy plant. It grows quickly from seed, but it loses its sensitivity and doesn't seem to last for more than a year or so. It is more of a novelty plant - kids love it. Good luck with yours. BTW, The reason the leaves fold down when touched is so that the plant can protect itself from predators. As the fronds fold down, the sharp thorns are exposed, thereby discouraging animals from eating them. Whatever the physiological mechanism is, it is sensitive enough that it also closes the leaves in response to strong sun, wind and rain. Will Creed, Indoor Landscaper

Hello all! I am aware that this is an older thread but I still like to throw in my two cents when I have a chance. I love trying to grow and cultivate new plants, this spring one of the plants I attempted to grow started from an old packet of seeds I had simply named sensitive plants. I am not sure how many seats I actually started with but I soak them overnight in warm water in very early spring then I put them into clear Tupperware in a sunny windowsill. I now have five pretty darn good looking plants. The only thing I wanted to add to this thread was what I used for potting soil... The mix...sorry no ratios succulent potting soil seedling potting soil smashed up all of the old sea shells I had laying around a small amount of fresh coffe grounds from my morning coffee Took The burnt logs out of my fire pit none of which were pine, I then smashed bits of burnt log off with a hammer and crushed it up into a fine powder and added it to the rest of my soil mixture! I do have one QUESTION. My plants have leaves the color is great but it is now September and I started growing them indoors far before spring even started. They lived outside almost all summer and seemed to do great. The only peculiar thing is, they are only about 1 inch to 2 inches tall! Does anyone know why that would be? Also any comments on my DIY potting soil mixture would be greatly appreciated. I have had great luck with using it to pot all of my of my plants...some required tweaking

Here's my 2¢: I sowed these as an indoor plant this winter. It's in a 4" pot, and has got to be THE slowest growing plant I've ever seen. It's still only a couple inches tall, and although nice form to the leaves & 'functions' like it's supposed to, it simply doesn't get big. What's up with that??? One good thing I have to point out is it does have a good comeback reputation- my cat ate what little was there, and it has grown back. A couple times I've wanted to heave it, but it's my DS's plant, so I leave it be. Maybe soon it'll grow.

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