Mimosa Fun Kids Moving Leaves Fairy Garden Seeds

Mimosa is a fast-growing, interactive plant known for its sensitive, moving leaves that fold when touched. This variety is perfect for kids’ fairy gardens, educational activities, and home garden displays, providing an engaging and hands-on gardening experience.

Features:

• Interactive Moving Leaves: Folds and responds to touch for a fun, educational experience.
• Fast-Growing Variety: Quick germination and growth for immediate enjoyment.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginners and children.
• Versatile Planting: Perfect for fairy gardens, indoor pots, and small outdoor containers.
• Engaging for Kids: Encourages curiosity and hands-on learning about plants.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Mimosa pudica
• Common Name: Sensitive Plant / Mimosa
• Plant Type: Annual Flowering Plant with Sensitive Leaves
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an indoor plant in cooler zones)
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Keep soil evenly moist; do not overwater
• Planting Season: Spring or early summer
• Bloom Season: Summer (may produce small pink puffball flowers)
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
• Ideal For: Kids’ gardens, fairy garden displays, educational activities, home pots, and interactive learning

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly in pots during warm months.
2. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to improve germination.
3. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil.
4. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge (7–14 days).
5. Provide bright sunlight or grow under indoor grow lights for best results.