Giant Sensitive Plant
NameGiant Sensitive Plant
Species NameMimosa diplotricha
Common NameGiant Sensitive Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typebonsai pot
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthorny bark
Foliage TypeBipinnate compound leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThigmonastic (touch-sensitive) leaves, fluffy pink flowers, thorny stems.
Description
This image displays a branch of the Giant Sensitive Plant, characterized by its delicate, touch-sensitive bipinnate leaves and vibrant fluffy pink-purple spherical flowers. While not a bonsai specimen in this image, the species could potentially be cultivated for its unique foliage and blooms.
