Giant Sensitive Plant Plant
Giant Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pigra) grows up to 10 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is medicinal but not edible.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-10 ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North and Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
22-30
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Loamy Mix
Fertilizers
Nitrogen rich
Watering
Water regularly, prefer moist but well drained soil
Plant Weight
0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.2-0.4
Yield Per Plant
10-15 kg
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% sand, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White, downy fungal growth, Curled and distorted leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Some traditional uses for treating inflammation and skin conditions.
- Considered invasive and potentially toxic.