{"id":142183,"date":"2024-02-02T18:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-the-sensitive-plant\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T18:19:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T11:19:37","slug":"houseplant-of-the-week-the-sensitive-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-the-sensitive-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant of the week: the sensitive plant"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nWith leaves that fold inward when touched or shaken, this tropical plant will make a stimulating addition to a homeWhy will I love it? The Mimosa pudica is an interactive plant. Its common name derives from the way it modestly folds its leaves inward when touched or shaken (thigmonasty). This quick response to stimuli is more than just a party trick; it\u2019s a survival mechanism that captivates plant enthusiasts and scientists alike. Sensitive plants are a personal favourite: they remind me of my grandparents\u2019 house in Saint Lucia, where people grow them near their front door to show whether someone has been in recently.Light or shade? Bright, indirect sunlight. While it can manage in partial shade, its growth will be less vigorous and it may flower less prolifically. Continue reading…
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