Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not, Shameplant
Plant Type: Tropical perennial, often grown as an annual
Best For: Bright windows and small spaces
Pet Friendly: No, toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.*
Available Size: 4” nursery pots
Sensitive Plant is best known for its remarkable touch-responsive foliage. When disturbed, its delicate leaflets quickly fold inward and the stems may droop, reopening once the plant is left undisturbed.
Native to tropical regions of the Americas, Mimosa pudica produces delicate fern-like foliage and small, fluffy pink-purple flowers. Its unusual movement makes it an especially fascinating houseplant, although repeatedly triggering the leaves should be avoided so the plant can conserve its energy.
Light: Bright light; some gentle direct sun is beneficial.
Water: Keep lightly moist, allowing the upper soil to begin drying between watering.
Temperature: Prefers 18°C–27°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Bloom: May produce small, fluffy pink-purple flowers.
Growth: Compact to spreading with delicate, touch-sensitive foliage.
Maintenance: Trim leggy growth as needed.
Plant appearance, bloom colour and size may vary.
Each plant is a living specimen and naturally unique.
* Pet-specific toxicity information for Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) is limited. The plant contains mimosine, so we recommend keeping it out of reach of pets and contacting your veterinarian if ingestion occurs.
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not, Shameplant
Plant Type: Tropical perennial, often grown as an annual
Best For: Bright windows and small spaces
Pet Friendly: No, toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.*
Available Size: 4” nursery pots
Sensitive Plant is best known for its remarkable touch-responsive foliage. When disturbed, its delicate leaflets quickly fold inward and the stems may droop, reopening once the plant is left undisturbed.
Native to tropical regions of the Americas, Mimosa pudica produces delicate fern-like foliage and small, fluffy pink-purple flowers. Its unusual movement makes it an especially fascinating houseplant, although repeatedly triggering the leaves should be avoided so the plant can conserve its energy.
Light: Bright light; some gentle direct sun is beneficial.
Water: Keep lightly moist, allowing the upper soil to begin drying between watering.
Temperature: Prefers 18°C–27°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Bloom: May produce small, fluffy pink-purple flowers.
Growth: Compact to spreading with delicate, touch-sensitive foliage.
Maintenance: Trim leggy growth as needed.
Plant appearance, bloom colour and size may vary.
Each plant is a living specimen and naturally unique.
* Pet-specific toxicity information for Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) is limited. The plant contains mimosine, so we recommend keeping it out of reach of pets and contacting your veterinarian if ingestion occurs.
