SENSITIVE PLANT: Mimosa Pudica (Touch me not) * Flowering size

• The sensitive plant, also known as the Touch-me-not, is a peculiar shrub and is native to Brazil
• Available October to April, these are perennial, summer-growing garden plants often grown for its curiosity value
• The compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later

• During the summer months, sensitive plants are also available in-store from Strawberry Pot nursery in Centurion and Marvellous Orchid - Boksburg

• These are well established, mature, flowering size plants - essentially small bonsai’s 😂- cut back to ±10-15cm for bushier growth and are sold in 12cm pots

• Nationwide shipping available - Rates are calculated at checkout
• Online purchases are available for collection from Strawberry pot nursery in Centurion
• Also available in-store at Marvelous orchids - Boksburg during the summer months
• Courier / Postnet shipments:
• These plants are not only sensitive to touch but also sensitive to root disturbance😜 , therefor they will be sent already potted - packed and protected to minimise damage from carriers

• The sensitive plant can be grown in a semi-shade spot outside or sunny windowsill with a minimum of 4-6 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 the early 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!) - Cut the growth tips when your plant is around 10-20cm tall and keep trimming during the growing season to promote bushier growth ⬇️