{"product_id":"folsom-chamaecrista-chamaecrista-mimosoides-fro-20-stk","title":"Sensitive partridge pea (Chamaecrista mimosoides) | seeds, 20 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChamaecrista mimosoides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Følsom chamaecrista, sommerfugleplante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive partridge pea, Sleeping plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaecrista mimosoides\u003c\/em\u003e is an elegant and unusual plant in the legume family (Fabaceae), which grows naturally in large parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The species is especially known for its fine, fern-like leaves, small bright yellow flowers, and its sensitive foliage, which folds up at night and partially when touched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense, low growth and the many small leaves give the plant a light and airy appearance, making it well-suited for pots, rock gardens, and as a decorative collector's plant. The yellow flowers also attract bees and other pollinating insects, which contributes to the plant's vibrant expression throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many other members of the legume family, \u003cem\u003eChamaecrista mimosoides\u003c\/em\u003e lives in symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which makes it undemanding and capable of thriving in relatively nutrient-poor growing sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaecrista mimosoides\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven moisture during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bright growing location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light and well-drained soil mixture is ideal. The plant grows best at temperatures above 20 °C and can advantageously be grown in a greenhouse, conservatory, or as a summer plant on a sheltered terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species does not tolerate frost and should be overwintered frost-free if grown as a perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds have a hard seed coat and germinate best after light pre-treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScald or carefully scarify the seed coat before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow in a well-drained soil mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the temperature at 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds usually germinate within 1–4 weeks under good conditions. The young plants grow relatively quickly and develop their characteristic pinnate leaves early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaecrista mimosoides\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant. The combination of the elegant foliage, yellow flowers, and sensitive leaves makes it an exciting and distinctive plant that stands out from most other ornamental plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, young leaves and shoots have traditionally been dried and used as a mild herbal tea, known as \u003cem\u003ehama-cha\u003c\/em\u003e or \"Japanese Tea.\" The plant also has a long history in traditional folk medicine in several Asian countries, which makes it interesting not only as an ornamental plant, but also as a cultural plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species has also become popular among bonsai enthusiasts, especially in Japan and Taiwan, where the small leaves, fine branching, and naturally compact growth make it suitable for miniature trees. The small yellow flowers are an added bonus and give the bonsai an unusual and lively expression during the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaecrista mimosoides\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an unusual plant from seed – an elegant species with sensitive leaves, fine yellow flowers, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54854862504204,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Chamaecristamimosoides.jpg?v=1783175517","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/folsom-chamaecrista-chamaecrista-mimosoides-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}