Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) | seeds, 20 pcs.

• Latin name: Mimosa pudica
• Danish names: Rør mig ej, mimosa, sensitiv plante
  
• English names: Sensitive plant, mimosa
  

Most people know this plant, and as children (and perhaps as adults, too), we have all likely run around touching its leaves to witness one of nature's little miracles. When touched, the leaves fold together – with even more contact, the entire leaf stem can bend down and in towards the plant. It is not entirely certain why the plant has this mechanism, but the most prevalent theory is that it is a defense against heavy rain. By folding together, the plant protects its delicate leaves and stems.

Mimosa pudica is a relatively easy plant to keep, although it can be difficult to keep alive over the winter. For this reason, most plants are kept as annuals, despite it actually being a perennial. If you want to try keeping it alive through the winter, it requires high humidity and light. It can, for instance, be placed in a terrarium.

The seeds germinate incredibly easily.