- Mimosas are not hardy
- Mimosas thrive best at these temperatures
- Overwintering mimosas - difficult but not impossible
- Optimal conditions for wintering
Mimosas are native to the South American tropics. They are not hardy and need high temperatures and humidity all year round. Since overwintering a mimosa is not easy, the non-hardy plant is usually only grown once a year.
The mimosa comes from the tropics and does not tolerate sub-zero temperatures
Mimosas are not hardy
In its homeland, the mimosa is never exposed to low temperatures. Not only is it not hardy, it also needs relatively high temperatures all year round so that it does not lose all its leaves.
It is very difficult to create the ideal conditions indoors in winter, so that mimosas are usually only grown once a year.
Mimosas thrive best at these temperatures
The temperatures around a mimosa should be between 18 and 22 degrees. If the temperatures are below 12 degrees, it will lose its leaves and will not bloom. The non-hardy plant dies immediately in the event of frost.
Overwintering mimosas - difficult but not impossible
Overwintering a mimosa is quite difficult but not impossible. Only experienced gardeners succeed in keeping mimosas for several years, for example as bonsai.
If you cannot create optimal conditions for hibernation, you should refrain from hibernating and rather multiply or buy new mimosas next spring.
Optimal conditions for wintering
- warm temperatures
- bright, not sunny location
- high humidity
The temperatures should also be between 18 and 22 degrees in winter. Do not place the plant directly next to a radiator. The mimosa should only get direct sun in the morning or evening hours. Make sure there is sufficient humidity. The warmer it is in the room, the more humid the air has to be.
Place bowls of water nearby. Humidity increases as a result of evaporation. This also prevents an infestation by spider mites.
Water less in winter than in summer. Make sure the root ball is just slightly damp.
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Mimosas often don't look so pretty after the first year. Since they are only conditionally compatible with cutting, they can hardly be brought back into shape. Hibernation is therefore often not useful.