Shame Plant

Shame Plant Care

Mimosa pudica

What is the plant

Did you know that plants can also be introverts? At least Mimosa pudica can be called so since it doesn’t like any attention and is hiding from it!

This creeping plant is endemic to Central and South America. And unexpectedly, the Shame plant is related to legumes, peas, and beans. It happened because it belongs to the Fabaceae family. And this plant is beneficial for health. For instance, it is helpful with insomnia, diabetes, and arthritis.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant thrives in humidity! So to see it in good condition, you must always damp the soil. But remember, dump doesn’t mean soggy. To create needed humidity, water it regularly, and you can also mist it often with a spray bottle.
Pruning
Since Mimosa pudica is a creeping plant, you can prune it any time of the year. Better to do it regularly so the sensitive plant won’t become leggy.
Fertilizer
During the growing season in spring-summer, the Shame plant needs half-strength fertilizer every fortnight. As you remember, this plant is very agile due to its nastic movements. But all these movements need energy, and high-potassium fertilizers can ensure it.

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Sunlight
This plant is insanely adaptable. But the best placement for this plant is where it can get some bright direct light. It is worth mentioning that it’s better not to let it stay in direct sunlight all day long.
Soil
Well-draining loamy soil. You can combine mentioned loam with perlite, peat moss, and sand.
Propagation
The most common method of propagating this plant is by seed. But the cutting of the stem also can be applied in this case.

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Temperature
The most suitable temperature range is from 65F to 75F (18C-23C). So place it close to sunny winder, also during summer, it can stay outdoors.
Container
Ceramic or plastic pot, 3-4 inches (8-12 cm) in diameter.
Fun fact
It goes by names such as touch-me-not, sleepy plant, humble plant, sensitive plant, and action plant. As you noticed, shyness is somehow mentioned in all of these names. And it’s because this plant is actually shy! When it is touched, it folds inwards!