If the insects are too numerous, it is to better sacrifice the plant and not to re-use the ground nor the pot. Picture by Nomura Masato 11. A very popular ornamental due to its ability to close the leaves upon being touched. There hasn't been any information on this species so far, but many other Mimosa species, such as Mimosa tenuiflora and Mimosa scabrella are known to contain tryptamines in the roots. Recent reports on the internet suggest that this may be the case with this species too.
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All parts of this plant can be toxic and should not be ingested. It is a very popular ornamental due to its ability to close the leaves upon being touched. Among the 400 tropical species of hot zone of American origin of the Mimosa kind, some are grasses, bushes, lianas and others of the trees. Among them, Mimosa pudica L is a herbaceous species which was largely naturalized throughout the world. The plant is a native of tropical America, naturalized nearly all through the tropical and sub tropical parts of India.