Care Guide

Large Leaf Sensitive Plant

Aeschynomene Fluitans

Care at a Glance

Lighting

Growth Rate

Growth Form

Placement

True Aquatic

Available As

Bare root

About This Plant

Scientific Name:Aeschynomene fluitans The fern like leaves on the smaller sensitive plant will gracefully close when touched. This plant is perfect for moist to wet pond edges, and will even grow free floating. It produces pretty yellow pea like flowers in mid summer, and has brick red stems. The plant grows up to 10 inches in height and spreads.

Care Requirements

Surface

Native To

South America