Time and method of changing soil for Mimosa

Mimosa soil changing time

Judging from its growth habits, it is best to change the soil for mimosa in spring, because the temperature at this time is more suitable, and the plant can adapt to the pot as soon as possible after the soil is changed, grow fast and have a high survival rate.

How to repot and change soil for Mimosa

1. Remove the pot

Before repotting, remove the mimosa from the pot. There is no need to remove the soil around the roots. If there are diseased or dead roots, they need to be pruned and disinfected with polysaccharides, and then dried.

2. Prepare the soil

After removing the plant from the pot, prepare a suitable potting soil. The soil should be breathable, well-drained, fertile and rich in humus. It can be prepared by evenly mixing leaf mold and garden soil. A larger flowerpot can be used, and ceramic pots, clay pots, and purple clay pots are preferred.

3. Transplanting into pots

Add some new soil to the new pot, plant the mimosa in the prepared pot, cover it with soil and compact it to keep it stable. If the soil is dry, water it appropriately.

Mimosa soil replacement precautions

Mimosa is suitable for growing between 20 and 28 degrees, so when changing the soil, be careful not to let the temperature be too low, otherwise it will affect the growth of the plant. After changing the soil, place it in a ventilated and breathable environment, and wait for it to survive and grow stably before carrying out normal maintenance and management.

Mimosa soil

Mimosa prefers to grow in well-drained sandy loam. When changing the soil, you can use a mixture of 2 parts leaf mold, 3 parts garden soil, and 5 parts fine yellow sand.

Mimosa base fertilizer

It is better to apply compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when changing the soil for mimosa, especially nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, which are the nutrients needed for plant growth.

Maintenance method of Mimosa after soil change

1. After changing the soil of Mimosa, you should pay attention to keeping the soil in the pot moist. In summer, you generally need to water it according to the condition of the soil in the pot. It needs to be watered once a day. You can also spray water on the plant frequently. In winter, you should reduce watering to prevent frost damage.

2. After changing the soil, the mimosa must be maintained to ensure sufficient sunlight. It is best to place it on a sunny balcony or near a window, which is good for the growth of the plant. If there is insufficient light, it may hinder its growth.

3. The yellowing of Mimosa leaves after changing the soil may be caused by low temperature or insufficient light. The plant has a great demand for water. If water is not replenished in time during maintenance, the leaves will also turn yellow.