Mimosa Pudica, Touch me not, Chui mui Plant
Description
Description
The most sensitive, sleepy, and humble plant in the pea family is the widely known “Touch me not plant”. Because of its unique recurved thorns and sensitive soft grey-green leaflets, it is popularly known as the “curiosity plant” and is a source of fascination among individuals of all age groups. One thing that is most astonishing about Chui Mui is that at the slightest sensation of touch, the plant’s leaflets will quickly close together. If you are also fond of its sensitivity and beauty, then why not purchase a good and healthy touch me not plant online!
Plant Specifications:
Plant Height | 30-50 cm |
Plant Spread | 12-15 cm |
Leaf Length | 3-6 cm |
Leaf Width | 0.8-1.5 cm |
Interesting Plant Facts:
- Apart from touch, the plant can also respond to heat and cold
- The plant is rich in alkaloids, non-protein amino acids, glycosides, sterol, and terpenoids
- The plant promises to be a potential herbal candidate for further research on its medicinal properties
Touch me not Plant Details:
Flower Color | Pink |
Flower Shape | Globular Clusters |
Common Name | Mimosa Pudica, Touch me not, Chui Mui, Sensitive plant, Shy Plant, Curiosity Plant, Shame Plant |
Leaf Color | Touch me not plant has a Light green leaves |
Leaf Shape | Elongated or Oblong shaped |
Leaf Arrangement | Compound and Alternate |
Maximum Reachable Height | 50 cm |
Plant Fragrance | Violet and Raspberry smell |
Visual Beauty | Very Pleasing |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Growing difficulty level | Easy to grow |
Touch me not Plant Benefits:
- The plant is regarded to be a good antimicrobial agent killing most of the infective parasitic species.
- Since it has a beautiful smell it is also used as a natural fragrance substance in the making of perfumes and body washes
- It is also a potential herb that can be used to heal wounds and prevent liver damage
The plant has very essential phytochemicals ingredients and requires low maintenance and is, therefore, suitable to be grown indoors and in nurseries. If you wish to establish a home garden quickly then have a look at the touch me not plant online collection.
Touch me not Plant Care Information:
Optimum Growth Temperature | 16-30 C |
Optimum Soil Requirement | Loamy Soil |
Optimum Humidity | High |
Optimum Light Requirement | Bright direct sunlight |
Container Specifications | Medium sized, should have drainage |
Watering Requirements | Continuously required to keep plant soil moist |
Fertilizing Requirements | Diluted high potassium liquid fertilizer every two weeks |
Plant Care Instructions:
Container Tip: To avoid sogginess, consider growing the touch me not plant in a confined container or pot with drainage holes
- Since Moist soil condition of the plant is a requirement, self-watering pots can also be used
- Watering Tip: To keep the plant moist, watering should be frequently done especially in the morning
- Seasonal Watering Requirement: Watering frequency should also be changed with changing seasons. Try to water the plant more often during summers and reduce the same during rainy and winter season
- Placing a humidifier nearby could help the plant to germinate easily and also bloom naturally
- Incase bright light and proper humidity is not provided to the plant then its germination may slow down, or it may become dormant
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Shubhangi Hivare (verified owner) –
very nice plants???