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Marylyn_TX Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 01, 2005

My grandmother had a houseplant years ago (maybe a fern?) that would close when you touched it. I've never seen anything like it since. Does anyone know what it could have been? She isn't around anymore to ask.

~ Marylyn

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Lilypon Moose Jaw, SK(Zone 3b) Oct 01, 2005

A sensitive plant? http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/95422/index.html

Sensitive plant,Biophytum sensitivum


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Marylyn_TX Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 01, 2005

I'll bet that's it. Thanks, Lilypon! Are they hard to deal with? I think my little daughters are old enough (maybe) to try a few houseplants now and I think these would be fun to start with. I've never done houseplants, so I have no idea what I'm getting myself into here. :-)

~ Marylyn

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Lilypon Moose Jaw, SK(Zone 3b) Oct 01, 2005

Another one I wondered about is this one: http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/76582/
Sunshine Mimosa, Powderpuff, Sensitive Plant (Mimosa strigillosa)

Marilyn I haven't grown them but my MIL had one. Hers', to me, looked more like the Mimosa (which PlantFiles shows as an outdoor plant). I don't think it was tricky but hopefully someone with more hands on experience will come along.

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