Quick answer: Soak Mimosa seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours, sow ⅛" deep at 70–85°F under a dome, and expect sprouts in 7–21 days.

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details

Difficulty Intermediate
Germination 7–21 days
Temperature 70–85°F
Depth ⅛"
Seed prep Pre-soak in water for 12-24 hours
Method Greenhouse
Time to maturity 3-6 months
Light Full Sun / Part Sun / Grow Lights
Pet-friendly No
mimosa seeds

instructions

  1. Soak. Soak in warm water for 12–24 hours. Plump seeds are ready to plant.
  2. Sow. Plant 1–2 seeds per soil pod, about ⅛" deep.
  3. Warm and humid. Cover with a humidity dome and keep at 70–85°F. A seedling heat mat helps a lot.
  4. Give it light. Once sprouted, remove the dome and move to bright light.

things to know

  • The fun part: leaves fold up when touched and reopen in a few minutes. Great for kids.
  • Don't over-touch: constant poking tires the plant out.
  • Soil: light, well-draining seed mix.
  • Pick a planter that holds moisture: plastic, rice hull or ceramic, with a dome. Skip terra cotta, peat pots, coco coir pots and egg cartons. They wick water away from the seed.
  • New to seeds? Start with our seed prep guide and planting guide.
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plant care tips

  • Light: lots of bright light, a sunny window or a grow light.
  • Water: keep lightly moist, never soggy.
  • Warmth: keep above 65°F. It sulks in cold drafts.
  • Feeding: diluted fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.
  • Flowers: fluffy pink pom-pom flowers appear in strong light.
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faqs

Why does the sensitive plant close its leaves?

It's a defense reaction to touch. Leaves also fold at night.

Why won't my mimosa close anymore?

It's tired from too much touching or low light. Let it rest.

Is Mimosa pudica pet-safe?

Keep it away from pets and don't let them eat it.

these are key aspects of your setup

check your setup!

  • 💡light: is your setup away from direct sun? these seeds should stay in indirect or filtered light, or better yet, under grow lights.
  • 💧moisture: does the soil feel very moist to the touch?
  • 🌡️temperature: is the setup away from direct sun, open windows, or heat vents? make sure it stays consistently between 70F-90F (use a heat mat if the temperature falls under 70F)
  • ☁️humidity: do you see condensation on the humidity dome? if not, make sure the dome is fully sealed, the setup is warm enough, and there's enough moisture in the soil.
  • 💚care: leave the dome on and only open it once a week to add water.
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