| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Leaves fold as a response to touch and at night |
| Fruit: | Other: Capsule opens in a star shape, erupting to disperse seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Pale pink to cream |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sow atop moist soil. |
