Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! In this video I'm going to teach you all about the Touch Me Not Plant. This beautiful Nicknamed “Sensitive plant” among gardeners, offers bright and attractive flowers and is a treasure in any home. So if you're thinking of getting one, or already have one, stick around and I'll show you how to take care of it like a pro.
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Best Way to Care for a Touch Me Not Plant (Mimosa Pudica)
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Light and Location
1:13 - Watering
1:27 - Temperature
1:40 - Humidity
1:57 - Fertilization
2:36 - Propagation
3:33 - Potting and Repotting
4:05 - Toxicity and Common Pests
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Summary
The Touch Me Not plant gets its name from how it reacts when touched. The leaves will close up and droop in response to contact with anything or anyone. This characteristic has earned them the nickname “Sensitive plant” among horticulturalists and gardeners. The plant is native to Central and South America. But over time, it has been introduced to parts of North America, Asia, and Australia.
1. Light and Location
The Touch me not plant requires bright light to grow. Therefore, try to place it in an area where it will receive direct sunlight from the early morning sun. Avoid exposing it to harsh sunlight and put it somewhere that’s shaded in the afternoon.
2. Watering
It is best to water the plant regularly, keeping the soil moist at all times. Ensure proper drainage channels if you don’t want your plant getting root rot. Lessen the watering frequency in winter when it starts to go dormant.
3. Temperature
Mimosa pudica is a tropical plant that thrives in warm climates. The optimal temperature range is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit can stunt the plant’s growth.
4. Humidity
The Touch me not Plant wants high humidity levels to thrive, but it can make do with moderate levels around 50%. Maintaining this moisture level is not an issue in most places, but if you live somewhere particularly dry, you will need to create a high humidity environment.
5. Fertilization
Touch me not plant grows in nutrient-poor soil in its native environment. But it doesn't tolerate compacted soil or soil that doesn't drain well. These plants don't need much when it comes to nutrients, but a high-potassium liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every few weeks will give them a boost during the growing season.
6. Propagation
Touch me not plant can be propagated either by seed or cuttings. To grow it from seeds, it would be best if you sowed the seeds in clean pots with nutrient-rich soil after being soaked overnight. Keep the soil moist but not wet at all times. It will take about 15 days for the seeds to germinate. Once they do so, make sure to water them about once every three days. The plant needs to be kept in a warm environment with light until it becomes mature enough for transplanting.
7. Potting and Repotting
Touch me not plant needs potting soil to be well-drained. It doesn’t care if the soil has rich nutrients or not; it’ll grow just as well with and without. Drainage holes are a must in whatever type of pot you pick. These plants are aggressive growers and usually need repotting every year. Roots will begin to crawl out of the drainage holes when it’s past time for repotting. Try not to jump the gun; however, these plants like to be root bound, so it’s not time yet unless roots are spilling over.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Mimosa pudica is mildly toxic to humans and animals. Only small amounts of toxins are found in this species of plant. Keep curious pets and children away to be safe. Red spider mites are frequent visitors. These pests can cause significant damage to the plant’s leaves. They are most active during hot, dry periods of the year. To deal with the problem, use shorter persistence pesticides.
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