Aeschynomene Species, Botswana Wonder, Giant Sensitive Plant, Large Leaf Sensitive Plant
Aeschynomenefluitans

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynomene (es-kee-no-MEE-nee)
Species: fluitans (FLOO-ih-tanz)

Synonym:Aeschynomene crassicaulis

Synonym:Aeschynomene schlechteri

Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting