How to grow mimosa well? Will it be infected with diseases and insect pests?

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1. How to maintain good health

2. Will I be infected with pests and diseases?

Mimosa has strong adaptability and is not strict with soil quality. It can provide fertile, loose and breathable soil. Although Mimosa is slightly shade-tolerant, it has a lot of light needs and needs to be provided with enough sunlight. During the growth period, water must be supplied in time to prevent the pot soil from being too dry. It can tolerate barrenness and requires a small amount of fertilizer. Apply some thin liquid fertilizer during the period of rapid growth. Warm places are suitable for growth. In winter, they should be moved indoors and the temperature should be kept at about 10-12°C.

1. How to grow well

1. Loose soil: Mimosa has a strong adaptability and can grow in many soil types. The soil quality requirements are not strict. To promote the robust growth of Mimosa, fertile, loose, and breathable soil can be provided. During daily maintenance, garden soil, leaf mold soil, and fine yellow sand can be mixed in a certain proportion.

2. Sunlight exposure: An environment with sufficient light is conducive to growth. Although Mimosa pudica is slightly tolerant of shade, it has a lot of light requirements. It is necessary to provide enough sunlight, raise it in a place with good light, and grow through exposure to sunlight. Promote growth.

3. Water properly: Mimosa likes to grow. In a humid environment, sufficient water needs to be added to promote later growth. Water must be supplied in time during the growth period to avoid making the pot soil too dry, otherwise it will cause the branches and leaves to dry up.

4. Appropriate fertilization: Mimosa pudica does not require much fertilizer during the growth period and can withstand barrenness. However, during the period of rapid growth, a little thin liquid fertilizer can be applied.

5. Maintain temperature: This plant likes It grows in a warm place and cannot bear the cold in winter. It should be moved indoors for maintenance and the temperature should be kept at about 10-12℃.

2. Will Mimosa be infected by pests and diseases?

The possibility of Mimosa pudica being infected by pests and diseases is very small, but if it is not maintained well, it may also be infected by leaf spot, Rust, spider mites, slugs, etc. must be treated promptly.

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