Shy seeds - Mimosa pudica

Common name: Mimosa pudica - the shy plant Scientific name: Mimosa pudica Also called: Mimosa pudica, sensitive plant, shameplant, touch-me-not, modesty plant. Native habitat of the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • South America and Central America, cultivated in Middle Eastern countries. Description of the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • A tropical herbaceous plant, highly branched, its stem is upright in the early stages of growth and becomes creeping as it ages, its leaves are green and tend to have red or purple edges, and are compound feathery leaves consisting of pairs of opposite leaflets. The number of leaflets ranges between 6-26 pairs. • The leaves close on themselves at sunset and open at sunrise, and also fold and droop when touched, heated, blown on, or shaken, which is why it is described as shy, modest, modesty plant, and shy. • Its stem length reaches up to 1.5 meters. Description of the flower of the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • The flowers are pink or pinkish-purple, round in shape, and form in clusters. Uses and benefits of the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • Recent studies have proven that it has many medicinal benefits. • It can be cultivated in pots (containers and agricultural vessels). Suitable climatic conditions for the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • Tolerates heat. • Adapts to relatively cold weather. • Needs sunlight and is affected by direct afternoon sun, so it grows well in places where it receives direct morning sun. Propagation method of the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • Propagates by seeds and simple cuttings. Timing for planting the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • For indoor planting, avoid frost periods and plant at any time during spring. • It can be cultivated year-round inside greenhouses with controlled temperature suitable for germination. Suitable soil for planting the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • Sandy soil with peat moss when cultivated in agricultural containers. • Sandy soil. • Light clay soil with good drainage. Planting method for the shy plant (Mimosa pudica): • It is preferable to soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 6-8 hours. • Prepare peat moss soil (best for germination) and place it in a planting container. • Scatter the seeds on the soil surface and cover with a soil layer 1-2 cm thick. • Water the soil well and continue watering when the surface dries out. • It is recommended to cover the pot with a transparent plastic bag and avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight. • When the first seedling appears, remove the plastic bag.