Houseplants

Mimosa pudica from Latin: pudica "shy, bashful or shrinking"; also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, Dormilones, touch-me-not, shameplant, zombie plant, or shy plant)

This rarely offered variety rightly justifies it's desirability with it's large, variegated leaves creating a stunning display. Best grown in bright but indirect sunlight with a moist but well-drained compost and moderate to high humidity levels.

The Maranta dances in your room. The plant closes its leaves in the evening and opens them up again in the morning. The plant has received the nickname ‘prayerplant’ thanks to its dancing leaves. For a while the plant was out of the spotlight, but is now

Cladophora Aegagropila is not really a moss, but a ball of green algae. It is found in shallow lakes. The moss ball is very easy to keep because of its low requirements. The Japanese, who call the moss ball Marimo, believe that the moss ball brings good l