লজ্জাবতী

Lajjabati • Beauty: The unique feature of leaf folding when touched makes the plant very attractive and exceptional. • Uses: Suitable for home gardens, educational collections and nature lovers. • Specialties: Its sensitive leaf movements make it a center of attraction for children and plant lovers.

**Watering:** Maintain consistent moisture; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between deep waterings. **Lighting:** Prefers partial shade, especially during intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves. Morning sun is ideal. **Pruning:** Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Remove spent blooms (deadheading) regularly to prolong flowering.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Lajjabati 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary flowering plants varieties.

Origin Country

India

Climate Zone

Tropical to Subtropical (USDA Zones 9-11)

Alternative Names

লজ্জাবতী

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

8–12 inch pot with bottom drainage

Mature Height

1-2 meters

Mature Width

0.5-1 meter

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Mix

Well-draining loamy soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0)

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Spring to Autumn

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Mildly toxic if ingested (contains alkaloids)