Recently purchase Sensitive plant seems to be failing - Ask Extension
Mimosa Pudica plant was thriving for a few days after being brought home from nursery. Leaves no longer open and close. Now leaves are dark green ....
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Recently purchase Sensitive plant seems to be failing #854798
Asked November 06, 2023, 12:53 PM EST
Mimosa Pudica plant was thriving for a few days after being brought home from nursery. Leaves no longer open and close. Now leaves are dark green . Had flowers. Had it in a bright but not direct sun window.
Please advise.
Thank you
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Crissy,
Sensitive plant, in general, will need medium to bright light and high humidity. These conditions can be difficult to mimic indoors, especially when your sensitive plant was growing in ideal conditions in a greenhouse.
With the shortening days, you might want to get an inexpensive grow light (there are many available online or at garden centers). Sensitive plant will also need consistently moist (but not wet) soils.
Too much touching of the leaves can also cause distress, so try to limit how much interaction you have with the plant.
Sensitive plant, in general, will need medium to bright light and high humidity. These conditions can be difficult to mimic indoors, especially when your sensitive plant was growing in ideal conditions in a greenhouse.
With the shortening days, you might want to get an inexpensive grow light (there are many available online or at garden centers). Sensitive plant will also need consistently moist (but not wet) soils.
Too much touching of the leaves can also cause distress, so try to limit how much interaction you have with the plant.
