Rarely does anyone know that the mimosa is bashful -a relative of beans. This unfamiliar plant, justifying its name, touches leaves, closes pores and, according to experts, supposedly stops photosynthesis. However, after waiting for danger, again appears in its former elegant form. At sunset, as if packing for the night, the flower again turns the leaves. Thanks to this unique feature in the homeland of the plant, it is very difficult to get rid of it as a weed.
Vegetation features
Being a native of the tropics, mimosa modestycultivated as a houseplant. It has a high growth rate and reaches 50 cm in 4 months. Blossoms with unusual light purple flowers - "balls". It binds fruit by self-pollination. They can not be eaten, as they are poisonous.
Mimosa shameful lighting prefers bright, well feels in the sun. However, with the established heat, it is better to shade, in order to avoid burns.
Cultivation and care
Temperature for a comfortable growth of the guestfrom the tropics standard - + 20-24 degrees. In cold weather, a decrease of + 16-18 degrees is required. Given the area of growth, the mimosa should be sprayed more often and kept in a pan in which moist moss is located. In the summer, abundant watering should be done, which should be reduced in winter.
The mimosa mildly refers toRegular fertilizing, which is carried out every 2 weeks. After the plant has faded, because of the loss of decorative it can be safely thrown away. It is unlikely that the mimosa will survive the winter months. However, having many seeds harvested, next spring you can re-seed. The land that should be prepared for this purpose must have a traditional composition: turf, peat, sand and sheet humus.
Landing
In order to activate the properties of seeds,Before sowing, they should be exposed to high temperatures, for example, in hot water. This procedure will take about 30 minutes. To dull the seed material in the moistened substrate costs 0.5-1 cm. Mimosa creates greenhouse conditions by covering the pot with a transparent film. The required temperature regime is + 25 degrees, the lighting is bright, but not direct rays. Plant seedlings that appear not earlier than they reach a five-centimeter height. The density of planting is 2-3 sprouts in each pot.
Joy to the children
Exotic, unusual mimosa shy, caring forwhich does not take long, will bring a lot of joy to children. They are ready to endlessly watch the flower turn and lower its green "limbs."
Mimosa does not tolerate tobacco smoke
A greater threat to the appearance of the plant is created byspider mites and aphids. Using traditional methods of processing will save the mimosa from this scourge. The result of excessive watering can be yellowing and the constant curdling of the leaves. If the mimosa is bashful (the photo can be seen above) is in a smoke-filled room, most likely, it will discard the leaves. The same result will be obtained with non-systematic watering. To ensure that the stems do not stretch upwards and flowers appear, the mimosa needs sufficient lighting.
