Information about Mimosa
A pot of "shy" plants on the windowsill is stretching its branches and leaves. The wonderful reaction of curling up instantly at the touch of a finger always arouses amazement. This magical species, known as the "shy princess of the plant world", not only has a unique stress mechanism, but also hides many practical values. Today, we will unveil the little-known multi-faceted charm of mimosa from growth characteristics to life applications. The magical characteristics of mimosa are revealed. The "shy" morphological characteristics of mimosa have a special pillow-leaf structure at the base of the leaf axis, and changes in the permeability of its cell membrane cause the leaf closure phenomenon. When touched, cell fluid quickly flows to the intercellular space, causing the leaves to complete the closing action within 5-10 seconds. This defense mechanism is unique in the plant world, and its natural closure at night is an accurate reflection of its biological clock. Indomitable environmental adaptability As a typical tropical plant, mimosa can grow vigorously in the range of 15-35 ° C. Its root system has the ability to fix nitrogen and can improve poor soil, but sandy loam soil with good drainage is most conducive to development. Experimental data shows that scattered light for more than 4 hours a day combined with a humidity environment of 60% can maintain the best sensitivity of its leaves. The global spread path traces mimosa native to the Amazon rainforest and introduced to Asia through maritime trade routes in the 18th century. Stable communities have now been formed in Yunnan, Guangdong and other places in my country, and year-round cultivation can be achieved through greenhouses in the Yangtze River Basin. The characteristics of its seeds spreading along with animal fur make it naturally distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Mimosa has three major practical values, the new favorite of home aesthetics, Mimosa potted plants have become the top 10 best-selling list of urban green plants in recent years, and their dynamic viewing characteristics are especially favored by children and families. Pair it with clay pots to present Japanese Zen, and combine succulent plants to create a cute landscape. Pay attention to rotating the flowerpot regularly to keep the plant type symmetrical, and apply diluted seaweed fertilizer every month to make the leaf color brighter. The traditional medicine treasure "Lingnan Medicine Collection Record" records its sedative and soothing effects, and modern pharmacology confirms the regulatory effect of mimosine on the central nervous system. Special attention should be paid to: Fresh plant juice contains trace amounts of mimosin, which needs to be professionally processed before it can be used as medicine. It is recommended to use dried whole grass to be decocted and combined with Albizia bark to enhance the sleeping aid effect. Through long-term observations, the natural warning system found that mimosa is extremely sensitive to changes in air pressure. On sunny days, the recovery time is about 3 minutes after the leaves touch, and before rainy days, the recovery time is shortened to within 1 minute. Records from the Japan Earthquake Observatory show that plants will experience circadian rhythm disorders 8-24 hours before the earthquake. This geomagnetic sensing ability is becoming a new direction for biological early warning research.
From "shy" green plants to home health assistants, mimosa interprets the subtleties of nature with its unique life wisdom. When we grow this sensitive plant on the balcony, we not only gain the fun of maintenance, but also establish a special channel for dialogue with nature. The next time you touch its closed leaves, you may be able to feel more of the deep meaning of life interaction.