How to grow mimosa? Will it be infected by diseases and pests?

1. How to maintain

1. Loose soil: Mimosa has strong adaptability and can grow in many types of soil. It is not very demanding on the soil quality. To promote the healthy growth of mimosa, you can provide fertile, loose and breathable soil. In daily maintenance, you can mix garden soil, leaf mold and fine yellow sand in a certain proportion.

2. Sunlight: An environment with sufficient light is conducive to growth. Although mimosa is slightly shade-tolerant, it requires a lot of light. It is necessary to provide sufficient sunlight and grow it in a place with good light to promote growth through exposure to sunlight.

3. Reasonable watering: Mimosa likes to grow in a humid environment and needs to supplement enough water to promote later growth. During the growing period, water must be supplied in time and the soil in the pot must not be too dry, otherwise it will cause the branches and leaves to dry up.

4. Appropriate fertilization: Mimosa does not require much fertilizer during its growth period and can tolerate barrenness, but during the period of rapid growth, you can apply a little thin liquid fertilizer.

5. Maintain the temperature: This plant likes to grow in warm places and cannot withstand the cold in winter. It should be moved indoors for maintenance and the temperature should be kept at around 10-12℃.

2. Will it be infected with pests and diseases?

Mimosa is rarely likely to be infected by diseases and pests, but if not properly maintained, it may be infected with leaf spot, rust, red spider mites, slugs, etc., and must be treated in a timely manner.