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What are the other names for the sensitive plant? So it can also be called these

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The sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) is a perennial herb or subshrub in the Fabaceae family. Its leaves can respond to light and heat. Unlike ordinary plants, when touched by people its leaf stalks droop and its leaflets fold closed, so people interpret this as "shyness" and thus call it the sensitive plant. It is suitable as a potted flower for balconies and indoors, and can also be grown in courtyards.

Other names for the sensitive plant

Sensitive plant, shy plant, huhan grass, pa chou grass, jianxiao grass, husband-and-wife grass, shy grass

Growing habits of the sensitive plant

It originated in the tropical regions of the Americas and is now widely distributed across the world's tropical regions. It is found in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places in China. It grows in open wastelands and thickets, and is often cultivated along the Yangtze River basin for ornamental purposes. The sensitive plant prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight, and thrives in well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter. The plant is robust, grows quickly and has strong adaptability.

The flower language of the sensitive plant

Shyness, sensitivity, politeness

If the leaves of the sensitive plant are touched by hand, watered, or exposed to a typhoon, they will curl up. It is as if it is bowing to people. It is a very courteous plant. Therefore, its flower language is "politeness". Anyone born under the blessing of this flower is well-behaved and loved by their elders. However, it can make peers feel a sense of fear, so they should occasionally relax, because being too serious and proper will make even the opposite sex afraid to approach.

Shyness: lightly touching the sensitive plant will make its leaves close immediately, and even a breeze passing by will cause this to happen, like a shy girl. Therefore, its flower language is shyness. Those born under the blessing of this flower are shy and timid by nature, and very afraid of strangers. They are especially keen in their feelings and have a strong sense of self-esteem. However, when they are with people who understand them, they become much more relaxed and at ease. They value quality over quantity in making friends, and prefer a steady, long-lasting affection.

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