We purchased a small houseplant at a local craft show. The lady that we bought it from called it a sensitivity plant. It looks like a fern, but if you touch it anywhere the fern part of the plant closes up. Also, when the sun goes down, all of the ferns close up tight. In the morning, they are all reopened again. It's starting to get tall (approx. 12 inches). We were just wondering what the proper name is for this plant and how tall it will get. If repotted, will it continue to get taller? It's really a fasinating plant, and everyone that comes to visit has to touch it to see it close up.
2007-07-29 16:35:44 · 3 answers · asked by Darlene mouse 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Mimosa pudica = sensitive plant
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2007-07-29 17:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly the plant you're talking about. they grow profusely in Hawaii. I'm sorry but I can't recall the name of the plant. But, it is a fascinating plant. We would stroke the plant and watch the leaves close up. They won't grow much larger than 12 inches before they begin to spread.
good luck and I'm sorry I can't think of the name....
2007-07-29 23:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name is Mimosa pudica. I'm not sure how tall it will get, but with the botanical name, you should be able to get all the information you need.
2007-07-30 00:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋