water mimosa
Neptunia oleracea
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 12
Flowers:
Greenish-yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water mimosa (Neptunia oleracea) is a tropical plant species that prefers to remain consistently moist. It should be watered thoroughly once a week, but may need more frequent watering in warm and dry conditions. Water mimosa should be watered from below, allowing the water to absorb through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Avoid wetting the foliage to prevent fungal and bacterial diseases.
sunlight
Water mimosa, which is also known as Neptunia oleracea, needs various levels of sunlight to stay healthy. It grows best when it gets between 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day, with a break during the hottest part of the day. Full sunlight will also help strengthen the colouring of the leaves. In areas where the climate is too cold for the plant to survive outside, it can be grown indoors near a south or west-facing window. If grown indoors, you should provide artificial light for 14+ hours per day for best results.
pruning
Water mimosa should be pruned regularly and lightly. Pruning is best done when the plant is actively growing in spring and early summer. Pruning should organically maintain the desired shape and size, but should not be done too harshly as it can cause damage to the plant. Generally, it is best to selectively remove individual branches that have become spindly or leave gaps in the foliage. It is important to use sterilized tools when pruning.
