Mimosa shy is a perennial evergreen herb. The height can reach up to 60 cm. Although it is a tropical flower, its cultivation from seeds is good at home. Indoor mimosa modesty is particularly sensitive. The leaves can fold or fall from any touch. In connection with this feature, leaflets are not recommended to touch frequently.
Care of a mimosa modesty
Mimosa shameful prefers bright light, but in the summer, when the hottest sun, it is recommended to remove the plant from direct rays, so that it does not get burned.
In the spring and summer, the mimosa needs abundant watering. During this period, it is necessary to ensure that the top layer of the soil does not dry out. In winter, the plant requires moderate watering. Do not overdry or over-moisten the topsoil.
Fertilize the flower from spring to autumn. Twice a month it must be fed with mineral fertilizers . In winter, the plant does not need fertilizing .
As a rule, mimosa is grown as an annual plant, but after the flowering period it ceases to be decorative. The plant gives seeds without problems, so it is no longer transplanted after the flowering period, but if there is such a need, it can be transplanted into a larger pot without destroying the old land clod.
The best temperature in the spring-summer period for mimosa is from 20 to 24 ° C. To the plant was comfortable in winter, the temperature is better to change to 16 or 18 ° C. The peculiarity of the flower is the need for high humidity. Daily spraying can not be better for a plant.
When and how best to plant a mimosa bashful?
- Reproduction of mimosa shameful occurs in the room conditions with seeds, which are sown from March to April.
First, soak the mimosa seeds in hot water for about 20-30 minutes. After that, it can be planted in a moist and loose soil. - Deepen the seeds in the soil to a depth of 1 cm. After this, cover the container with a transparent bag or glass and leave it in a bright place. Direct rays should not fall on planted seeds.
- The necessary temperature for favorable growth is 25 ° C.
- Ventilate the room, where there are containers with planted seeds, should be regularly, at least once a day. The first shoots may appear in one week.