mimosa
tenuiflora
tenuiflora
Care level
Medium
This tough desert beauty features delicate feathery leaves that fold up when touched, creating a mesmerizing display of plant movement. Its pale cream-colored puffy flowers look like tiny cotton balls and release a sweet fragrance that attracts countless pollinators.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 95°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Narrow/Deep
Prefer a pot that is taller than it is wide.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The mimosa tenuiflora can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.