Sunshine Mimosa
Also known as
Powederpuff Mimosa, Powederpuff Mimosa and Sunshine mimosa
Taxonomy
Mimosa strigillosa
Mimosa
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Sunshine Mimosa
Water
How often to water your Sunshine Mimosa
every 9
Sunshine Mimosa 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Powederpuff Mimosa in your home
a window
Sunshine Mimosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Sunshine Mimosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sunshine Mimosa in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Sunshine Mimosa
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 Sunshine Mimosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Sunshine Mimosa 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
Sunshine Mimosa 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 🏡.
Growth Pattern
Sunshine Mimosa 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.
Care Summary for Sunshine Mimosa
Sunshine Mimosa
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
