Mimosa

The genus Mimosa consists of more than 500 plant species: perennial climbing, evergreen and deciduous grasses and semi-shrubs, shrubs and trees. More common than others is the shy mimosa (Mimosa pudica), an evergreen tender semi-shrub plant that is usually grown as an annual. In pots, it grows up to 40 cm in height. Its light, very branchy stems are covered with spines. Light green two-pinnate leaves consist of numerous leaflets and are formed from any mechanical impact. During the day, when touched (always at night), they curl, and the petioles instantly fall down. After a while, if the plant is not touched, it takes on its original appearance. Maximum sensitivity plants are observed at a temperature of 25-30 °C (the leaves curl up by themselves at the end of the flowering period). The flowers are collected in small light pink or lilac axillary globular heads at the ends of the branches.

The genus Mimosa consists of more than 500 plant species: perennial climbing, evergreen and deciduous grasses and semi-shrubs, shrubs and trees.

More common than others is the shy mimosa (Mimosa pudica), an evergreen tender semi-shrub plant that is usually grown as an annual. In pots, it grows up to 40 cm in height. Its light, very branchy stems are covered with spines. Light green two-pinnate leaves consist of numerous leaflets and are formed from any mechanical impact. During the day, when touched (always at night), they curl, and the petioles instantly fall down. After a while, if the plant is not touched, it takes on its original appearance. Maximum sensitivity plants are observed at a temperature of 25-30 °C (the leaves curl up by themselves at the end of the flowering period). The flowers are collected in small light pink or lilac axillary globular heads at the ends of the branches.

Cultivation

Mimosa bashful is grown almost only in pots as a houseplant, and usually as an annual. You need a well-drained mixture of turf, leafy, peat earth and sand (1:1:1:1). When preparing the substrate, mineral complex fertilizers are applied, 15 g per bucket. During the growing season, liquid fertilizer in the amount of 10 ml per bucket is added to the water for irrigation every 20-30 days.

Location

Plants are light-loving and need a well-lit place, but not in the open sun, especially in summer.

Temperature

The minimum temperature is 14-16 °C, the optimal temperature is 20-24 °C. At temperatures above 24 °C, ensure that the room is ventilated. It is necessary to observe the high humidity of the air.

Watering

In the spring and summer period, watering should be plentiful and regular. In winter, it is enough to keep the soil in a slightly moist state.

Care

It is sufficient to remove individual dry or damaged parts.

Reproduction

It is easily propagated by seeds. Sow usually in March in a mixture of peat (2/3) and sand (1/3), the temperature is maintained in the range of 18-20 °C. When the shoots grow up and get stronger, they are planted singly in pots filled with the same soil as for growing these plants.

It is easily propagated by seeds. Sow usually in March in a mixture of peat (2/3) and sand (1/3), the temperature is maintained in the range of 18-20 °C. When the shoots grow up and get stronger, they are planted singly in pots filled with the same soil as for growing these plants.

Diseases

Mimosa bashful is affected by green apple aphids, which are disposed of with the help of appropriate medications. Mealybug is removed using a rag or cotton swab soaked in alcohol, and then treated with anti-coccidal drugs.

Acquisition

Shamefaced mimosa is sold in the spring, in horticultural centers with a wide range of crops. Choose compact plants, they should not have symptoms of the presence of pests and any diseases.

Real mimosa In everyday speech, mimosas are called plants of the genus Acacia (Acacia), for example, silver acacia (A. dealbata), a perennial plant with fragrant yellow flowers that represents the beginning of spring: flowering twigs of this plant are usually given to women on the holiday of March 8. However, for botanical scientists, mimosas are only species belonging to the genus Mimosa. They have the same flowers, but usually pinkish in color.

Real mimosa

In everyday speech, mimosas are called plants of the genus Acacia (Acacia), for example, silver acacia (A. dealbata), a perennial plant with fragrant yellow flowers that represents the beginning of spring: flowering twigs of this plant are usually given to women on the holiday of March 8. However, for botanical scientists, mimosas are only species belonging to the genus Mimosa. They have the same flowers, but usually pinkish in color.