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How can you get a spindly 12-inch tall Sensitive plant to be more bushy?
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∙ 10y ago
We call it the TickleMe Plant. Pinch back to a lower set of leaves. The best place
to pinch back is the two sets of leaves above an already existing branching. This will force it to send out more branches. It may look a little unsightly at first but the results will be worth it. We found it helpful to put a plastic bag over the plant to improve the humidity around the plant.
For additional information go to the source: The Sensitive Plant-Growing the Mimosa-That MOVES When You Tickle It!-The TickleMe Plant Book-Your Complete FUN Guide - which is found online and will be helpful to anyone who is growing this plant.
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Is the makahiya plant capable of irritability?
The Makahiya plant, sensitive plant or Mimosa pudica is sensitive to touch (it folds up when touched) but one can not attribute 'irritability' to a plant because plants do not have emotions.
When you touch the leaf of this plant it closes. whats the name of this plant?
The sensitive plant - Mimosa pudica
Why strawberry plant sometimes called a herb or shrub or creeper?
strawberry is a bushy plant, so , it is a shrub.
What is the most beautiful part of a plant?
The flowers and the leaves
Why does clipping a tall thin plant turn it into a bush?
oh you see this is because you are cutting off the tip of the plant ..where auxin is produced! without auxin(plant hormone) the plant would not grow and so it would start becoming bushy from sides cause it cant grow ! :)
How do you describe about shrub?
a bushy plant
What is a bushy plant?
There are many varieties of bushy plants, both flowering and non-flowering. Some bushy plants are the Japanese kerria, Camellia, and the Butterfly Bush. These are all flowering bushy plants.
What type of a plant is a touch you not plant?
sensitive plant
Is a bushy plant whose stems and leaves are used to make blue dye?
indigo
What is the scientific name for the green rabbit brush plant?
It is Barbodosa which means bushy green.
What will happen if a plant is kept in the dark?
It will become pale, and grow tall and spindly. This is known as etiolation. It will use up its stores of starch.
What are some adaptations of the sensitive plant?
The sensitive plant has many adaptations and one of the best sources available to learn all about this plant is, "The Sensitive Plant Book Growing the Mimosa," The sensitive plants adaptations include the its ability to close its leaves and lower its branches when, touched, or if the plant is placed in the dark, cold or a very hot environment. Some scientists think that the sensitive plant's movements may be an adaptation that allows the plant to protects itself from animals that attempt to eat it. An insect or other animal may touch the sensitive plant and the plant will begin to close its leaves and lower its leafstalks. When the sensitive plant moves, this may scare the animal, causing the animal to move away from it and go on to a less active plant. Another adaptation could be that when the sensitive plant closes its leaves and lowers its leafstalks, its thorns become more exposed. Showing off its thorns, may be another way for the sensitive plant to warn plant eating animals to stay away. Perhaps closing its leaves at night is an adaptation to help prevent water loss from the plant. No one knows for sure why the sensitive plant moves.
What is the name of a bushy plant with yellow daisy flowers and soft furry grey leaves?
It could be a Senicio.
What is the botanical name for sensitive plant?
Though the sensitive plant is most commonly called the TickleMe Plant, its botanical, scientific name, genus and species is Mimosa pudica.
Is the makahiya plant capable of irritability?
The Makahiya plant, sensitive plant or Mimosa pudica is sensitive to touch (it folds up when touched) but one can not attribute 'irritability' to a plant because plants do not have emotions.
What is fuchsia plant in Tamil?
balsam plant is very sensitive plant it can live in water
What is the name of a bushy leguminous plant cultivated for its edible seeds in the Mediterranean Central Africa and Asia?
chickpea ALFALFA
