{"product_id":"sensitive-plant-mimosa-pudica-50-seeds","title":"Sensitive Plant - Mimosa pudica (50 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSensitive Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMimosa pudica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive Plant is one of the most interactive and fascinating plants you can grow, producing feathery, fern-like leaves that fold closed instantly when touched and reopen a few minutes later. This remarkable touch-sensitive movement, known as thigmonasty, makes it an endlessly entertaining conversation plant for all ages and a favourite with children. Delicate pink, globe-shaped flowers add further charm through the warmer months, making it as pretty as it is curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing quickly in warm, sunny spots with bright light and consistently moist but well-drained soil, Sensitive Plant performs well indoors, in pots, or in sheltered garden positions. It dislikes cold temperatures and soggy roots, so water gently when the soil begins to dry and keep it in a warm, frost-free position year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical climates it grows with real enthusiasm — growing in containers an is a simple way to keep it at its best and right where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors or direct, 5 mm deep in full sun and well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin or transplant to 20–30 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 cm; bushy and spreading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink globe-shaped flowers through summer and autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep warm and frost free; avoid cold exposure and soggy roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58427869856047,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Sensitive_Plant_-_Mimosa_pudica_50_seeds.png?v=1788509852","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/sensitive-plant-mimosa-pudica-50-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}