Although this is a great plant for children it can tend to become a weed so be careful. Mimosa pudica or 'Sensitive Plant'gets its name from the fern like foliage which is 'sensitive' to touch. If touched gently the leaves will simply 'fold' if given hash treatment the whole plant will droop, (at night the whole plant tends to 'fold up')

Growing Cnditions and Plant Care

 

A perennial reaching around 2 -3 ft with small pink 'lollypop' shaped flowers appear in summer, followed by seeds which germinate a 'little to easily' hence the invasive or weedy nature. We suggest that spent flower heads be removed and burnt to stop self seeding.

Rememebr that this is originally from tropical to sub tropical areas, extreme cold will kill the plant.