Neptunia oleracea (Water Mimosa, Neptunia, Sensitive Neptunia, Garden Puff, Sensitive Water Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyFabaceae
GenusNeptunia
Speciesoleracea
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginMexico and northern South America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 - 15
Temperature (°F)14 - 59
Spread0.5 - 1.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationStem cuttings.
CultivationFull sun to part shade. Plant near the edges of ponds or water gardens where soil is constantly moist, or can float on water. Can also be used in indoor aquariums.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionBi-pinnate, fine, mimosa-like leaves that close up when touched.
Flower DescriptionSmall, grows in tight clusters.
Fruit DescriptionFruits are flat pods, 2 -5 cm in length.
Colour DescriptionFlowers are yellow-green. Leaves are green to yellow-green.

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