Growing Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant) and Dinosaur Plant (Resurrection Plant)

You ask how to grow Mimosa pudica from seed (nick seed? how?) and how to grow the dinosaur plant (soil or water?).

Mimosa pudica

1. Barely nick the seed coat with a sharp knife (scrape edge) to speed germination.
2. Soak overnight in warm water.
3. Plant ½ inch deep; keep soil moist but not soggy.
4. Warm room (75–80°F); seedlings emerge ~10 days.
5. When true leaves appear, transplant to separate pots.
6. Fertilize with 12-12-12 per package.
7. Bring indoors before frost.

Dinosaur Plant (Selaginella lepidophylla / Resurrection Plant / Rose of Jericho)

• Grow in loose soil for best results, or place in a bowl with water (at least 1 cup deep).
• Keep environment moist; if it dries, it curls up but revives with water.