The cultivation methods and characteristics of the sensitive plant
This article introduces the cultivation methods and characteristics of the sensitive plant, as well as some maintenance tips related to this plant. Let's learn about it together.
Abstract: The sensitive plant is a relatively common indoor decorative plant. Its shy characteristic makes it loved by many people. However, most people's understanding of the sensitive plant is limited to its shyness. To help everyone learn more about the sensitive plant, we will introduce how to cultivate it and why it is shy.
When it comes to the sensitive plant, we are all familiar with it. Many friends may have even cultivated it and enjoyed the process. Do you know why the sensitive plant is shy, and are you clear about its cultivation methods? Let's introduce these topics in detail to help you increase your understanding of the sensitive plant.
The sensitive plant, native to the tropical regions of America, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has many aliases due to its unique physiological habits, such as "bashful plant, modest plant, laughable plant, couple's plant," etc.
Actually, it's not shyness, but a natural physiological reaction to stimulation, determined by the characteristics of the sensitive plant.
One of the most obvious characteristics of the sensitive plant is that when it is stimulated by external factors (such as touch), the leaves immediately shrink and close together. If the stimulation is strong, it will quickly spread to the nearby leaves, even the whole compound leaf, causing the petiole to droop. The sensitive plant's response to stimulation is also very quick, usually starting to react within 0.1 seconds and completing within a few seconds.
Another characteristic of the sensitive plant is that it also closes its leaves and droops its petioles at night, and during the day, when part of the leaves are stimulated, they will also close in pairs.
The third characteristic of the sensitive plant is that due to its strong vitality and untidy growth, it is often classified as a weed. However, it actually flowers as well. As you can see from the pictures of the sensitive plant below, its flowers are pink, the head inflorescence is spherical, resembling a绒球. After flowering, it also bears flat, round fruits. Please enjoy the pictures of the sensitive plant below.
The cultivation methods and characteristics of the sensitive plant
How to cultivate the sensitive plant? For the maintenance of the sensitive plant, you can refer to the following methods:
1. Choose a suitable place for planting, with indoor potted plants being a good option. The sensitive plant has few and thin fibrous roots, making it suitable for propagation by sowing, and it's best to plant directly to avoid root damage from transplanting. If transplanting is necessary, it can be done in the seedling stage.
2. Assist in the propagation of the sensitive plant. When it grows lush and untidy, you can choose to plant it in separate pots to ensure adequate light and nutrition.
One point to note is that the sensitive plant should not be planted with colored peppers, as the peppers can carry red spiders that can be fatal to the plant.
After reading the introduction above, you should have a general understanding of the characteristics of the sensitive plant and its cultivation methods. Now you also know the reason why the sensitive plant is shy, which will make it easier for you to cultivate it.
The above is the specific content about the cultivation methods and characteristics of the sensitive plant and related precautions from [Green Plant Enthusiast Network], for everyone's reference.