Characteristics and characteristics of mimosa

Mimosa is characterized by its peculiar appearance, closed leaves when stimulated, and ability to predict weather conditions.

1, strange appearance

Mimosa leaves are opposite, shaped like feathers, and look a bit like miniature banana leaves. Its flowers are spherical, white and pink.

2. Leaves will close when stimulated.

When external force stimulates mimosa, its leaves will close. If you try to touch the leaves of mimosa, you will find that the leaves will close, and if you touch them for a long time, its petiole will droop. If you stop touching it, after a while, it will slowly return to its original state.

3. Be able to predict weather conditions

When touching the mimosa leaves, slowly shrink, close and open immediately, indicating that it will rain; If it closes quickly, but opens slowly, it means it will be sunny.

cultivation techniques

Mimosa has a strong habit and grows rapidly. The growing season can be placed on the balcony or yard, and the soil is required to be deep, fertile and moist. In winter, it should be moved to the indoor window sill, and the indoor temperature is about 10℃, which can safely overwinter. In sunny conditions, the roots grow rapidly and need to be watered every day.

When summer is hot and dry, water should be poured once in the morning and once in the evening. Without water, the leaves will droop and turn yellow, and they will never close when touched. Top dressing 1 time every half month at seedling stage. If you don't want the plant shape to be too large, you should reduce the amount of fertilization.

Mimosa leaves are very small and arranged in feather shape. When it touches the leaves, it will close. If the vibration can spread the stimulus to the whole leaf, the total petiole will droop, and it may even be transmitted to the adjacent leaves, making its petiole droop.