Bashful Mimosa Humble Plant Lajjalu Sensitive Shameplant Shy Sleeping Grass Touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica)

You will get 49 seeds of Mimosa pudica, BASHFUL MIMOSA HUMBLE PLANT LAJJALU SENSITIVE SHAMEPLANT SHY SLEEPING GRASS TOUCH-ME-NOT for planting.

Mimosa pudica, also known as the Bashful Mimosa or Touch-Me-Not, is a plant native to the tropics that is grown for its fascinating ability to fold its leaves when touched. It is often found in shady areas and has been found to have neutralizing effects on cobra venom. This plant is admired for its rapid movement and unique defense mechanisms, although it can be invasive in certain regions.

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed