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Post by WillyCKH on May 26, 2015 22:56:26 GMT -5
Mimosa Pudica is very well known for its fast responses. Has anyone tried to grow one, or a handful? I have one growing, I think it is doing fine. Any tips on growing this plant and propagating it? I think it would make a nice gift for friends.  |
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Post by H2O on May 26, 2015 23:02:46 GMT -5
Keep it moist and warm and it will grow! I just planted a new 4'x6' bed at work and they grow like weeds, they're actually noxious weeds in most tropical areas.
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Post by WillyCKH on May 26, 2015 23:25:29 GMT -5
That's great news! Sounds like my Momisa will like my indoor setup (warm and moist near the CP!).
Would you recommend this plant to be an office plant? I find plants don't do so well in my office, except Aloe Vera and Citrus.
There were many Momisa Pudica back in my hometown, Hong Kong. I remember when I was a kid I loved to play with these amazing plants.
Too bad I couldn't germinate the seeds except this one...
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Post by sokkos on May 27, 2015 11:35:10 GMT -5
When I was in Hong Kong these plants were all over the place. My grandparents were actively pulling it out of their garden there. It wasn't an easy job because the plants shrunk when you grabbed them, and if you were able to grab them, you got a handful of thorns! I've always had great germination from commercial seeds from the big box stores. I soak the seeds in hot water overnight and only plant the ones that sink the next morning.
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Post by WillyCKH on May 27, 2015 11:59:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips, sokkos. I will try hot water next time!
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Post by mackthompson on Sept 22, 2015 10:38:11 GMT -5
Yes soaking them in hot water is the way to go mine is just getting ready to flower and Im gonna try to pollinate it and hopefully end up with a bunch of seeds to give away!
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Post by mackthompson on Oct 8, 2015 12:43:43 GMT -5
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Post by danyoh on Oct 8, 2015 14:25:29 GMT -5
Mine has flowers as well! Hope it makes past winter this time, last year it died because I was so careless..
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Post by mackthompson on Oct 8, 2015 14:54:42 GMT -5
Mine has flowers as well! Hope it makes past winter this time, last year it died because I was so careless.. Hi Danyoh can they grow year round? |
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Post by lloyd on Oct 8, 2015 15:01:07 GMT -5
Mine usually died off-annuals?
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Post by mackthompson on Oct 8, 2015 15:03:26 GMT -5
Mine usually died off-annuals? That's what mine have done as well? |
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Post by danyoh on Oct 8, 2015 15:07:56 GMT -5
I went through 2-3 Mimosas.. First time it died, I kept it too close to the window during winter Second time, went on vacation and forgot to water it... during winter  My friends/colleagues keep it outdoors during summer and move it indoors during winter. In the summer, if it gets too much sun, the stem will turn really red. In the winter, from what I learned, you can tell if the plants are too cold by looking at the leaves. It usually turns yellow or it curls up if too cold. My roommates keep it about a meter away from the window near the heater and spray every week and a half (during the winter time) I'm confident mine will survive this year! |
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Post by mackthompson on Oct 8, 2015 16:10:36 GMT -5
I will have to try that
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Post by Maiden on Oct 8, 2015 19:11:54 GMT -5
I got the same mimosa since 4 years. The key is the water temperature, and the RH%. Your water need to be at room temperature+1. Cold water = yellow leaves.  |
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Post by mackthompson on Nov 3, 2015 10:02:32 GMT -5
Mine is doing much better now thanks for the advice Maiden!
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