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Neptunia oleracea


Water Mimosa, Neptunia, Sensitive Neptunia, Garden Puff, Sensitive Water Plant




Origin:  Mexico and northern South America.
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Neptunia
Species
oleracea
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 12
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1b - H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 - 15
Temperature (°F)
14 - 59
Spread
0.5 - 1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Cultivation
Full 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.
Growth
Fast
Leaf Description
Bi-pinnate, fine, mimosa-like leaves that close up when touched.
Flower Description
Small, grows in tight clusters.
Fruit Description
Fruits are flat pods, 2 -5 cm in length.
Colour Description
Flowers are yellow-green. Leaves are green to yellow-green.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Stem cuttings.
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