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Sensitive Plant

Mimosa pudica, Fabaceae

Zones
10a–13b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese LespedezaLespedeza striata
Nitrogen Fixation
Burro TailSedum morganianum
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hottentot FigCarpobrotus edulis

Hottentot fig competes aggressively for space and may have allelopathic effects on sensitive plant

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Sensitive Plant grow in?

Sensitive Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

Is Sensitive Plant a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sensitive Plant is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Sensitive Plant?

Good companions for Sensitive Plant include Japanese Lespedeza, Burro Tail.

Design guilds with Sensitive Plant and see companion relationships visually.

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