The mimosa shyly closes up at a touch, but experts warn that no matter how fun it is, you should not touch it carelessly
I remember that in primary school there were a few potted plants on the classroom balcony, and one of them was a mimosa. The mimosa was small and very inconspicuous, but it made the girls in our class love it. As soon as class was over, they would gently touch its leaves and watch them close and then slowly open again. Back then I thought it was really fun.
Today I'm here to tell you about how to care for a mimosa.
Buy some mimosa seeds. Actually, there are plenty of mimosa seeds for sale on the market. Soak the seeds in water for a day first, keeping the temperature at around 30°C. Soaking the seeds in water beforehand lets them absorb enough water, which makes them grow more easily later on.
Generally, when we grow mimosas we choose to sow them in small pots. At this point we usually put just 1 to 2 seeds in each small pot, cover them with a little soil, and cover the pot with plastic wrap to prevent the water in the soil from evaporating. Then place the soil in a spot that gets sunlight, check on it often, and water the mimosa whenever you find the soil has dried out. It will sprout within two weeks.
During the mimosa's growth, sunlight plays a very important part. Without sunlight or with too little light, the mimosa's growth will be affected.
The mimosa is a tropical plant and likes water by nature. It must not lack water during the growing period; keep the soil moist to ensure the mimosa has enough water to grow. Especially in summer, you must not water it less - it is best to water it once a day. In winter you must protect it from frost damage and take good insulation measures to prevent the mimosa from being damaged or killed by cold.
Many friends, don't be fooled by how small the mimosa looks - its leaves really are slightly toxic. The leaves of the mimosa contain a toxin, and if we come into contact with the leaves for a long time, our hair and eyebrows can turn yellow.
During the day the mimosa is non-toxic; it only releases that toxic substance at night. I remind everyone that occasionally touching a mimosa is fine, but don't touch it for long periods. I believe no one would keep stroking the mimosa's leaves for a long time anyway.
The mimosa is small and cute, very suitable for little girls to grow. Girls are sure to be interested in it! This mimosa is shy just like a little girl - it probably has some girlish feelings too!
If you're interested too, go ahead and grow a pot!