Sensitive Plant / Mimosa Pudica seeds

This is one of the most interesting plants you will probably ever grow. It closes its leaflets at the slightest touch and it even responds to loud noises and the dark. My kids absolutely love playing with it and I can’t resist touching it as I go by as well.

Please grow in a pot because these will try to escape your garden. Sensitive plants have actually become naturalised across much of coastal Queensland but very few people know how useful they actually are as a herb. Sensitive plants are used in traditional medicines in a range of different ways, with all parts of the plant being useful. Leaves are known to improve the functioning of the central nervous system and the roots and stems are said to aid digestion. The flowers can be used to garnish baking and cooking, and leaf tea can reduce stress and encourage quality sleep.

Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours
Sow seeds on seed raising mixture, keeping soil moist but not wet and ideally between 21-27 degrees.
Germination should occur between 1-3weeks.

Includes at least 10 seeds.