Plant Movement

Mimosa Pudica is a well known plant due to its rapid movement when touched. In the evening the plants leafs close and the plant as a whole droops. The pant re-opens at sunrise; this movement is called thidmonasty movement. The leafs also react to blowing, shaking, warming and touching.

It’s thought the plant uses this movement as defence against animals as animals may be afraid of such a fast moving plant.

The Touch Me Not Plant needs special care,

Bright indirect sunlight is good for the touch me not plant, and keep in a warm room. The plant should be pruned or pinched back on a regular basis, this will encourage full growth.

The plant itself won’t grow and grow but will turn into a good sized indoor plant the Touch Me Not Plant grows best in small pots and the soil should always be moist.

Buy the Sensitive Plant Mimosa Pudica that moves when touched

mimosa pudica the sensitive plant