Perennials, Tropicals > Neptunia > Neptunia oleracea > Neptunia oleracea
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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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