Sensitive Plant

Sensitive Plant 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!

How to Grow Sensitive Plant →

Common Sensitive Plant Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Sensitive Plant →

Outdoor Care Guide for Sensitive Plant →

Sensitive Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Sensitive Plant Root Rot →

Sensitive Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Sensitive Plant is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Sensitive Plant is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Sensitive Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Sensitive Plant Humidity Needs →

Sensitive Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Pots for Sensitive Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Sensitive Plant →

What Are Healthy Sensitive Plant Roots →

Sensitive Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Sensitive Plant is native to America, Southern Africa, and India.

Yes, you may see your Sensitive Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Is Sensitive Plant an Annual Plant? →

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Sensitive Plant Pollination Guide →

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Sensitive Plant Size Guide →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sensitive Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Is Sensitive Plant a Weed? →

Sensitive Plant can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Sensitive Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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• Sensitive Plant Leaves Curling →
• Sensitive Plant Yellow Leaves →
• Sensitive Plant Root Rot →
• Why Is My Sensitive Plant Wilting? →