I cant get my Mimosa Pudica seeds to germinate
hoorayfororganic
17 years ago
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Mimosa pudica 'sensitive plant' never grows
Comments (3)Hi Kujen, I have grown Mimosa pudica, more commonly known by my students and educators as the TickleMe Plant for over 30 years. You won't need to buy Nitrogen fixing bacteria as the Rhizobia live in nodules in the plant's roots and are usually found in the soil. We have grown our TickleMe Plants in peatmoss, potting soil and coir all with excellent results and no leaf fall. Your potting mix will work fine. I agree with morz8 that the key to growing healthy plants is to keep the temperatures high and I suggest an even higher temperature range starting at 70 degrees to 90 degrees.When the plants get older they are more tolerant to lower temperatures. Too much water (never let them sit in water) will also cause yellowing and dropping of the leaves. If you want to get your plants to flower even in the middle of winter, I highly suggest, for all Mimosa pudica growers, the book called "The Sensitive Plant-Growing the Mimosa-That MOVES When You Tickle It!-The TickleMe Plant Book-Your Complete FUN Guide." It's the authorative source on growing this plant and my students have used the book to conduct over twenty controlled studies on everything from germination rates to using flourescent lights to stimulate flower production. If you have any additional questions about this plant, contact the plantdoctor@ticklemeplant.com as he has helped my students with their questions and to set up science projects. I hope this helps! Here is a link that might be useful: TickleMe Plant Seeds Products and Videos...See Moregerminating miracle fruit seeds.... i cant get them to germinate!
Comments (5)Here is a link to a germination database. It seems that they are best planted fresh. This particular company sends them when they already have signs of germination. Apparently, the seeds have a reputation for being difficult to germinate. I see this company pretreats them for germination. Here is a link that might be useful: Growing Your Own Miracle Fruit from seed...See MoreMimosa Pudica Plant - Lighting/Leaf Movement
Comments (3)I have some under T5 lights that are doing very good. The lights are for vegetative growth at 5000 lumen. I have them 18 hours on and 6 off. The leaves close in the dark and open a few minutes after the light comes on. I do notice after 10 hours or so that the leaves fold up even though the light is still on. I'm guessing they are getting too much. I have them along side my hydroponics and not going to adjust the time just for them. I use topsoil I bought at Home Depot, nothing special. They are not very picky and easy to grow. They go to seed after 3 months or so. The ones I have now are from last Summer's seeds. I had some outside in a planter last summer. I notice in the direct sun that the leaves fold up and on a cloudy day they all open. Below is a photo of them on a cloudy day....See Moremimosa pudica or venus fly trap seeds
Comments (3)You might try on the Carnivorous Plant Forum under "Exchanges". FYI - it takes a few years for seeds of VFT's to develop into into a plant the size that kids will appreciate. For about the first year, the traps are only around or less than 1/8th of an inch! I would suggest starting with mature plants. One thing you CAN do is take leaf cuttings. For those interested in these plants, I would suggest getting from the library a copy of the book, The Savage Garden, by Peter D' Amato. It's excellent & is considered the bible of Carnivorous plants. I have some VFT's & Sundews for trade. Please email me off this list. Also, for anyone in the New England area, check out the New England Carnivorous Plant Society, www.NECPS.org. We have monthly meetings and it's a great way to pick up plants through trade, demonstrations, and silent auction!!!!(from people who grow them right! - not those half dead things you see at local stores.) Bill...See Morehoorayfororganic
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