Sensitive plant is a must for the experienced plant parent! They are some of the most interesting plants to watch.

Mimosa Pudica (Shame Plant)

Light: 

• Very bright light with a couple hours of direct sun a day 
• Will not tolerate low light conditions 

Water: 

• High humidity is necessary for survival 
• Keep on a pebble tray with water, or next to a humidifier

Soil Type: 

• Requires a rich, water retentive soil that still has some aeration
• 2 parts loamy soil, 2 parts peat moss, one part perlite  

Toxicity Level: 

• Non-toxic to animals, although consumption may cause an upset digestive system

Additional Information:

• Touching the plant too often will stress it out, and it will stop responding to stimuli or start wilting 
• Does not tolerate the cold - needs to be kept at least above 60 degrees 
• Great terrarium plants - will benefit from a glass dome as well