Touch me not • Mimosa Pudica (Sensitive shy plant / Kruidjie-roer-my-nie) • Fun & Interactive!
A fun & interactive plant with the ability to move when touched!
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Thank you so much Therese. I am very happy with my purchase and speedy delivery. I’m always apprehensive when ordering from a company I’ve never even heard of before, but the process was seamless and worry-free. I really appreciated your whatsapp message to me as well – it just put my mind at ease 😊 Thanks again for my awesome little plant!
I've wanted a Mimosa Pudica (Touch me not) or "kruidjie-roer-my-nie" plant, as it has always fascinated me. My Dad loved his, but has since passed away and so had his little forget-me-not. I was wondering how this plant baby will travel, as it is truly very sensitive, but it was so well covered and protected. I am beyond grateful - thank you so much Cultivo Carnivores! To many more purchases and referrals from Cape Town. Excellent service from website and ordering, to the delivery.
Thank you my Mimosa pudica’s is doing very good
My Huband is absolutely loving his little plant, bragging and showing it to everybody, thanks so much for an awesome healthy plant, already showing new growth, your service is tops xxx
The plant arrived in amazing condition and looks wonderful. I am so happy with the quality as well and the care that was taken to package it.
Touch me if you dare!
Bringing back childhood memories...one Kruidjie-roer-my-nie .... at a time! This plant isn’t called Touch Me Not for nothing! With one gentle tap, its delicate green leaves instantly snap shut, only to reopen a few minutes later—a built-in defense mechanism that makes it one of nature’s coolest interactive plants
💡 Great for kids, plant lovers and anyone who enjoys a bit of botanical magic!
🌱 What’s So Special About This Plant?
- Fun & Interactive: Leaves fold up when touched—watch it react!
- Thrives in South Africa: Loves the summer sun (November–March)
- Easy to Grow: Perfect for north-facing windowsills, sunny patios or outdoor gardens
- Mini Bonsai Option: Well-established mature, plants with a tree-like look
📏 Available Sizes & Options
- Small and young seedlings (2-3cm and 3-5cm) – Tiny but mighty! Comes in a 2cm mini pot or 5cm high drainage nursery pot, ready to transplant
- Large seedling (5-10cm) – Pre-potted in a 7cm decorative planter, perfect for beginners
- Mini Bonsai (7+ years) – Fully grown & potted in a 12-15cm pot, ideal for display
💡 PRO TIP: Want your plant to live longer & grow bushier? Feed regularly and Trim the growth tips when your plant reaches 10-20cm—it’ll reward you with lush, full growth!
🌞 How to Care for Your Sensitive Plant
- Sunlight: Loves full sun or bright, indirect light—aim for at least 6 hours of morning sun - the more the better!
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy—water every other day like a regular houseplant
- Potting Mix: Grows well in aerated soil (garden compost mixed with potting soil and some perlite or silica sand for drainage)
- Winter Care: It’s semi-tropical, so keep it warm & protected from frost
- Feeding: Use an ammonia-free, nitrogen-rich fertiliser once a month in summer for best growth, or lightly mist with Magic Mist™ every 2 weeks for a gentle boost
🚨 Pest Alert: Watch for woolly aphids in early spring—regularly check your plant and treat with Koinor or Rosecare Plus if needed (available from us online or you can pop in at your local garden center - most large nurseries stock it)
🌿 Fun Fact: When you receive your plant, the soil may be topped with Spanish or green forest moss to help maintain humidity. But remember—this is NOT live sphagnum moss and is not suitable for carnivorous plants!
📦 Delivery & Shipping
🚚 Available for pickup in Centurion or delivery nationwide in South Africa
✔️ Sent in Cultivo's Rootball Plugs™ (value packs) or pre-potted (seedlings, young plants & mini bonsais) - select your preferred size!
💡 Order now & bring home one of nature’s most playful plants!
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