Is Sensitive Partridge Pea safe for pets?

Yes, Sensitive Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista Nictitans) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Sensitive Partridge Pea easy to care for?

Sensitive Partridge Pea has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Sensitive Partridge Pea grow indoors?

Sensitive Partridge Pea is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Sensitive Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista Nictitans) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Chamaecrista nictitans is an annual herbaceous legume known for its sensitive leaflets that fold when touched.

Last updated: February 2026

Sensitive Partridge Pea

Chamaecrista Nictitans

Chamaecrista nictitans is an annual herbaceous legume known for its sensitive leaflets that fold when touched.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sensitive Partridge Pea

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Chamaecrista