Buzzy Touch-Me-Not Mimosa seeds 0.2g

Buzzy House Plant Touch-Me-Not Mimosa Seeds

Grow one of nature’s most fascinating houseplants with Buzzy House Plants commonly known as Touch-Me-Not Mimosa, Sensitive Plant, or Shameplant. Famous for its remarkable movement, the delicate fern-like leaves instantly fold closed and droop when touched before gradually reopening a few minutes later. Native to tropical regions, this fast-growing plant makes a captivating indoor specimen and is a favourite with children and plant enthusiasts alike.

Product Features

• Fascinating leaves that fold when touched
• Also known as Touch-Me-Not, Sensitive Plant and Shameplant
• Easy to grow indoors all year round
• Attractive fern-like foliage with delicate pink fluffy flowers
• Ideal as a houseplant or educational plant for children

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Mimosa pudica
• Common Name: Touch-Me-Not, Sensitive Plant, Shameplant
• Plant Type: Tropical houseplant
• Height: Approximately 40 cm
• Position: Bright indirect light or a sunny windowsill
• Contents: Approx. 0.2 grams

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: January – December

How to Sow

Sow seeds in a tray filled with moist seed compost and cover lightly with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep at approximately 20°C in a bright location. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle and repot as the plant grows.

Flowering

• Flowering Period: July – August

Under warm, bright conditions, mature plants produce attractive pink, fluffy pom-pom flowers during summer.

Growing Tips

• Grow in bright, indirect sunlight or a sunny indoor position.
• Prefers warm temperatures between 20–25°C.
• Keep the compost lightly moist but avoid overwatering.
• Protect from cold draughts and temperatures below 15°C.
• Avoid repeatedly touching the leaves, as frequent closing uses energy that the plant needs for healthy growth.

Why You’ll Love It

Whether you know it as Touch-Me-Not, Sensitive Plant, or Shameplant, Mimosa pudica is guaranteed to spark curiosity. Watching its leaves respond to touch is a fascinating demonstration of plant movement, making it a unique conversation piece and one of the most entertaining houseplants you can grow.