How to Grow and Care for Sensitive plants

The Sensitive plant is aptly named for its distinctive response of curling up when touched, whereby its fernlike leaves fold inward. Although its purple fuzzy flowers make it a charming indoor plant, it is important to note that the plant contains alkaloids that can be harmful to both humans and animals.

Mimosa albida is a native of South America and is commonly used for decorative purposes. Its leaves fold up at night and it has small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer. Beware as it can be invasive in some areas.

Sensitive plant is native to all U.S. states that border the Gulf of Mexico. It also can be found in Georgia and Arkansas as well. This plant has creeping vines and earns its name from the round blooms that rise up from the vines. If disturbed, the leaves of the sensitive plant can fold up in a matter of seconds as a defense mechanism.

Fourvalve mimosa earned both its common and scientific names due to the way the seed pods split into four parts when they mature. It is also known as Sensitive Briar, which refers to the foliage's habit of closing when touched and its scrambling habit.

Giant sensitive plant is a tropical plant that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Its fern-like leaves close up when touched and it produces pink, pom-pom like flowers and green seed pods. However, it is considered invasive in some areas and can be toxic to livestock if ingested.