Mimosa Strigillosa
Also known as
Powderpuff Mimosa, Powderpuff Mimosa and Sunshine mimosa
Taxonomy
Mimosa strigillosa
Mimosa
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Mimosa Strigillosa
How often to water your Mimosa Strigillosa

every 9
Mimosa Strigillosa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Powderpuff Mimosa in your home

a window
Mimosa Strigillosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mimosa Strigillosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mimosa Strigillosa in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Mimosa Strigillosa

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mimosa Strigillosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
-
when my sensitive plant goes to sleep at night ❤️🪴 #SensitivePlant #HappyPlants
-
repotted 3 sensitive plants together to make it look more full and look at them ❤️ they’re so tall ahaha
-
Xena is beautiful 🥰
-
My Sensitive Plant had a flower bloom! 😍 I've only had it about 6 weeks so that's pretty exciting! 🎉🙌 #SensitivePlant #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants
-
Well I was watering my plants and then I saw one got so big #happyplants
-
I’m so happy she’s growing, but why is she so leggy? She’s between north and east facing windows, and has grow lights for when it’s not a great day. I water her based on the schedule on here
-
any advice to revive this mimosa? got it on sunday 28th and been keeping it on a northeast facing window. watered on the day we took it home and found it looking like this this morning, any advice on bringing it back to life?
-
What are these black dots on my sensitive plant?? So I have a sensitive plant, which is doing fine, and need constant watering. It has grown a lot and has a lot of flowers at the moment and seems to be doing really well. However I noticed today that a lot of the leaves have heaps of tiny black dots on them, they aren’t bugs or anything, it’s actually in the leaf. I’m not sure what they are or if it is even harmful. I water it every 3 - 4 days as it needs wet soil otherwise the leaves die and it is in direct sunlight all day. Any advice as to what this is?
-
Sensitive All the leaves came off my sensitive plant. Is it dead?
-
I’m sure it’s too late, but I just had to post this #BeforeAndAfter ! If anyone is looking for a fun, quirky plant to grow from seed, try a Mimosa. The flowers look like pink puffs (think Horton Hears a Who) and you don’t have to wait long to see them. If you touch the leaves, they will close. And if you touch a stem, the whole thing drops and plays dead! Plus, it does great in a self watering planter. I planted the seeds at the end of May this year. Here’s a link if anyone is interested: Outsidepride Mimosa Pudica... https://
Mimosa Strigillosa prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Mimosa Strigillosa requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Mimosa Strigillosa doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Mimosa Strigillosa does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Mimosa Strigillosa should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Mimosa Strigillosa is native to America, Southern Africa, and India.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Mimosa Strigillosa will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Mimosa Strigillosa
Mimosa Strigillosa
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
