[why mimosa shrinks] the reason for shyness

Mimosa it is a perennial leguminous herbs or subshrubs of plants. Of course, mimosa is often used as an ornamental plant, because it is better to survive, but also the most suitable for placing in the balcony and indoor flowerpots. Mimosa is different from ordinary plants. When it is touched by people, its petioles will droop and its small leaves will close, so people understand it as "shy". So today I will explain to you why mimosa shrinks?

1. Why does mimosa shrink?

The biggest characteristic of mimosa is that it shrinks back, so why does mimosa shrink? In fact, plants and animals are different, it has no nervous system and no muscles, so it will not perceive external stimuli, and mimosa it is different from the general plants, when it is touched by the outside world when its petiole will begin to droop, small leaves closed, this action people understand as "shy", so called mimosa, shy grass, afraid of ugly grass.

Mimosa this special ability, it is a certain historical roots. Its home is Brazil in tropical South America, where there are often strong winds and heavy rains. Every time the first drop of rain hits its leaves, it immediately closes its leaves and droops its petioles to escape the storm. This is an adaptation to changes in external environmental conditions. In addition, the movement of mimosa can also be seen as a way of self-defense, animals touch it a little, it closes the leaves, animals also dare not eat it.

Second, the cultivation of mimosa precautions

1, prevention of freezing injury, mimosa suitable for growth in a warm environment, the appropriate temperature between 20-28 degrees, if the temperature is too low will hinder its growth. Because the winter temperature is too low, so to water less, to avoid freezing roots, watering time about the highest temperature in the day, if the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, it is best to give certain protective measures.

2, pest control, mimosa generally rarely have pests, and the most common pests are slugs, if found pests, can sprinkle some lime powder for treatment.

3, depending on their own situation when fertilizing, and mimosa about a month can be fertilized, if that potted mimosa growth is too large and good-looking, can give up to mimosa fertilization.

Third, how to raise mimosa

1. The roots of mimosa are rarely forked, which is not suitable for insertion, and is suitable for sowing seeds. The plants are small and delicate, so they are suitable for indoor sowing and potted cultivation.

2, mimosa family farming, general water flowers to water a day cycle, but in winter when the need to reduce watering. Fertilized flowers are fertilized once a month to ensure that the plant remains in shape. Otherwise the fertilized flowers will either die or grow very large. As a warm plant, mimosa will die in winter and sprout on its own the following spring. It is best to keep it in the sun during daily growth, so that it can maintain its growth needs. The demand for pot soil should be considered when breeding, because it likes the soil to be more fertile and moist. When watering, pay attention to keeping the soil moist and not too much water.

3, mimosa because of the characteristics of plants, rarely sick, so the general rough cultivation can be extensive.

4. Why does mimosa not bloom? Mimosa generally does not flower because its light requirements do not meet its own requirements. Therefore, it is best to receive fixed light every day, so that it can bloom.

After reading the introduction of the characteristics of mimosa and the maintenance methods of mimosa, do you know how to raise mimosa? Also know why implicit grass shy reasons, but do not laugh at others is "shy ghost" oh! Hope you like the above presentation.