What is another name for touch me nots?
Mimosa pudica goes by many names: The Sensitive Plant. The Shy Plant. Touch Me Not. The Tickle-Me Plant. Mimosa pudica, action plant, humble plant, live-and-die, sensitive plant, shame plant.
What is the local name for touch-me-not?
Touch-me-not: Mimosa pudica L. Mimosa pudica [common names Sensitive Plant, Touch-me-not, chui-mui, lajwanti, lajouni, etc. These plants have sensitive bipinnate, leaves and pink flowers in globose heads. It is the most sensitive plant ever. This particular plant tends to have tiny green leaves that shut or shrink inwardly when someone touches them. They close immediately even with a tender touch. In Hindi, it is also known as Chui Mui Plant.
Where do touch-me-nots grow?
The touch-me-not is native to Central and South America but can be found along roadsides in Florida and as far north as Maryland. I’ve seen expensive grow kits for them in hobby and craft stores, which my parents find amusing; in India and the northern Philippines, the plant is often considered a weed. Touch-Me-Not is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences! Touch-Me-Not prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly.