Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997 17:56:52 GMT From: Peter Cole <carnivor@flytrap.demon.co.uk> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1271$foo@default> Subject: Re: Mimosa pudica
Chris Teichreb <teichrch@MEENA.CC.UREGINA.CA> writes:
...
> A bit off topic, I know! However, I know some of you
> grow this plant, so I'm hoping you can help me.
>
> I bought a packet of seeds yesterday ($1.59, cheaper than
> CP!), but don't really have the first clue of how to grow these
> plants. If someone can post or e-mail me a basic guide to
> cultivation, I'd appreciate it. TIA.
Surface sow on standard houseplant compost, or 2:1 hc:sand. keep
moist, warm and sunny. If the seeds aren't fresh you may like to
water them once with boiling water to wake them up a bit (it's OK -
they can take it.) Germination can be very slow, but you usually
get a few sprouting within a month or two, and more over the next
year or more.
Grow them in a warm sunny spot, but protect from scorching sun if
they're closing up without stimulation. Watch out for scale and red
spider mites - greenfly seem to be not so much of a problem.
Feed fortnightly with tomato food if you want, but it's not critical.
Overwintering is tricky - keep between 10-15'C and only just damp.
You may find it easier to grow them as annuals, as they will flower
and seed in the first year.
Hope this helps,
Peter
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