Mimosa Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Mimosa, commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica), is a low-growing tropical plant recognized for its unique leaf movement, where the foliage folds inward when touched. It has a creeping to semi-upright growth habit with fine, fern-like leaves and small pink, spherical flowers. This plant adapts well to warm climates and grows best in well-drained soils with consistent moisture. It is commonly cultivated in containers, indoor pots, and garden beds as a curiosity plant. Germination typically occurs within a few weeks under warm conditions, and seeds have a hard coating that benefits from soaking before sowing.

Features

• Low-growing plant with responsive, folding leaves
• Produces small pink, ball-shaped flowers
• Suitable for containers, indoor pots, and garden beds
• Adapted to warm climates with moderate humidity
• Establishes from seeds with proper pre-soaking

Specifications

• Scientific name: Mimosa pudica
• Common name (US): Sensitive Plant
• Seed type / variety: Standard variety
• Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading herb
• USDA zones: 9-11 (grown as annual indoors in cooler zones)
• Planting season: Spring to early summer
• Growing season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
  • Early Summer: June
• Germination time and conditions: 14-28 days at 20-30°C; soaking recommended
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, light or sandy soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Mature plant size: Up to 30-50 cm height, spreading habit
• Plant spacing: 20-30 cm between plants