Mimosa (sensitive plant) soil advice

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jesseandbeth Davis, CA Sep 02, 2014

Hello!

We've managed to germinate a few successful seedlings of the sensitive plant, but are unsure about the best soil to use. Any expert advice?

Thanks!

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 02, 2014

Good draining, otherwise average house plant mix.
Where did you find the seeds?

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tapla Bay City, MI(Zone 6a) Sep 02, 2014

I think all container growers would be served well if they set their minimum standard for soils to include the aspect allowing them to water to beyond the point of saturation at any given time w/o the burden of worry that the soil will remain soggy so long it has a significant impact on root function and root health.

If you need help in that regard, I think this link will take you to some helpful information:

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1299621/

Understanding how water behaves in soils is probably the largest step forward a container gardener can make at any one time. Once I understood it, it transformed my growing experience and allowed me to get more from the growing experience than I imagined was possible.

Al

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Vestia San Francisco, CA Sep 03, 2014

Just remember that Mimosa pudica will wilt before the soil is dry; I use a deep pot and give them water every day without exception.

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Lodewijkp Zwolle, Netherlands(Zone 7a) Sep 06, 2014

i wouldn't put it in a pot... i would use a deep potholder and a driptray for maximum drainage - i would prefer watering them often ( maximum saturation and maximum drainage) and this is only possible with a potholder and driptray. when they matured and their roots are long enough you can also put water in the driptray instead of the plants , this way the plant can acces all the moisture they need without getting soggy from top to bottom. high nitrogen and soggy soil / poor drainage only attracts mealy bug and that kind of stuff. just use regular houseplant potting soil, cocofiber enriched housplant potting soil is the best.

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