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- A mimosa rarely suffers from a disease
- Diseases are triggered by care mistakes
- Maintain mimosa properly
- What to do in case of pest infestation?
- Tips
Mimosa diseases are almost always due to care mistakes
A mimosa rarely suffers from a disease
If a mimosa does not thrive, does not develop or even flowers, it is rarely responsible for a disease. It is almost always due to poor care or an unfavorable location when mimosos get sick. Also pest infestation is often due to care mistakes.
Diseases are triggered by care mistakes
Root rot and shoot rot are the most prevalent mimosa diseases. They are always triggered by too much moisture.
At the latest, when the leaves turn yellow, you should be vigilant and see if the root ball is perhaps too moist. In this case, turn the plant into drier substrate and keep the mimosa drier for some time. Sometimes the plant can still be saved.
Maintain mimosa properly
To prevent a disease such as root rot, water the mimosa properly. Never allow the root ball to completely dry out, but be sure to prevent it from becoming too moist.
Only water when the surface of the earth has dried up to several centimeters. For safety's sake, do the finger test. Do not leave water in the coaster or planter, but pour it off immediately.
When repotting, apply a drainage layer of sand or gravel to the bottom of the bottom of the pot so that the roots of the mimosa do not stand directly in the water.
What to do in case of pest infestation?
Red spider mites are a real problem with mimosa. They are recognizable by the small webs that show up on leaf axils. The pests suck the leaves out so they turn yellow or fall off.
The infestation is caused by too dry room air. You can prevent it by providing more air humidity by setting up open water bowls.
In case of an infestation, you can try to wash off the spider mites with a spray. However, you will not catch all the pests. There are commercial agents in the trade that are planted in the soil and provide the leaves for disposal.
Tips
Mimosa do not get very high. With optimal care they reach a size of up to 50 centimeters. If you occasionally lose a few leaves, this is normal and not a sign of illness.