The Morpankhi plant (also known as Mimosa pudica or Sensitive Plant) is a fascinating and unique plant species known for its sensitive leaves that fold when touched or disturbed. Here’s a detailed description of this plant:

Scientific Name: Mimosa pudica
Common Names: Morpankhi, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not, Shameplant.
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family).
Height: Typically grows up to 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) in height.
Leaves: The Morpankhi plant has compound leaves made up of several small leaflets. The distinctive feature of this plant is its ability to fold its leaves inward when touched or exposed to heat, light, or other stimuli. This reaction is known as thigmonasty. The leaves return to their normal position after a few minutes.
Flowers: It produces small, pink or purple ball-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. These delicate flowers are attractive and have a mild fragrance.
Stem: The plant’s stem is slender and may be upright or trailing. It has a soft, hairy texture.
Fruit: The fruit is a pod that contains several seeds. The pod is elongated and cylindrical and, when mature, opens to release the seeds.
Habitat: Morpankhi is native to South and Central America but has spread to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It thrives in warm, tropical climates and prefers well-drained soil.
Growth Conditions: The plant requires ample sunlight, and it grows best in areas with moderate to high temperatures. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often seen growing in disturbed areas like roadsides or gardens.
Uses: While mostly admired for its unique movement, the Morpankhi plant also has some medicinal uses in traditional practices. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties.
The sensitive movement of the leaves has long intrigued people, and it's often grown as an ornamental plant for its curious behavior.

✅Planting And Care


✅Sunlight
Sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development of the plant.
✅Soil
The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content.
✅Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cup(approx. 200 ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
✅Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February)
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
✅Re-potting
When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
✅Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
✅Don’ts
Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.