How to sow the mimosa you bought

Basic information on Mimosa sowing

The shelf life of the mimosa seeds you bought is generally 2 years if they are new seeds. That is to say, the purchased seeds should not be stored for too long, but should be sown in time.

The sowing time of mimosa can be spring or autumn, and it usually blooms from July to October. Its germination rate after sowing is still very high.

Characteristics of Mimosa species

Mimosa is a perennial herb in the legume family, cultivated as an interesting ornamental plant. The plant of Mimosa is not tall, generally around 35cm, and can be grown indoors or on the balcony. Its leaves are very distinctive. When touched by external force, they will shyly close. In addition, it reacts to the heat of the light.

When sowing, the suitable temperature for germination is between 15℃ and 20℃, and it usually takes 12 to 15 days to germinate. After germination, the suitable temperature for growth is between 15℃ and 25℃.

How to sow mimosa

First, put an appropriate amount of soil in the sowing container, usually 70% to 80% full, and keep the soil loose.

Then water it thoroughly, sprinkle the seeds, and sprinkle a thin layer of soil on top of the seeds. It doesn't need to be too thick, just enough so that the seeds cannot be seen.

After that, keep the soil moist, provide appropriate shade, and keep the temperature at 15℃-20℃. Seedlings will emerge in about 15-20 days.

After the seeds of mimosa germinate, keep the soil dry and moist, and gradually increase the light. When the plant grows 5-6 true leaves, you can transplant it. Choose a flowerpot with a diameter of 15 cm and loose and fertile soil. After that, be sure to maintain adequate light.