{"product_id":"nasiona-czarnej-mimozy-mimosa-pigra","title":"Black Mimosa Seeds - Mimosa Pigra","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eMimosa pigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – black mimosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eMimosa pigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as black mimosa or giant sensitive plant, is a fast-growing shrub or small tree from the legume family (Fabaceae), reaching up to 6 meters in height. The species originates from tropical America and naturally occurs from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Today, it has spread to many regions worldwide, where it is considered one of the most invasive plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms a strongly branched, thorny trunk, which is initially greenish and gradually becomes woody. The shoots are armed with thorns up to 7 mm long, providing natural protection against herbivores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eMimosa pigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are pinnately compound, light green, and 20–25 cm long. They consist of numerous small leaflets that respond to mechanical stimuli – they close upon touch and fold at night. This leaf movement is one of the species’ most distinctive features and a key element of its appeal in collector cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are small, pink-purple, spherical inflorescences resembling pom-poms about 1 cm in diameter. After flowering, numerous seed pods develop. These pods are adapted for effective dispersal – they easily float on water and attach to animal fur or clothing, significantly aiding the plant’s spread in natural environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiology and growth rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds have a hard coat and are notable for their exceptional longevity. Under favorable conditions, they can remain viable for germination for over twenty years. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eMimosa pigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e can germinate year-round if the substrate remains moist, and young plants grow very vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first flowers appear just a few months after germination, and the cycle from bud formation to mature seed production takes about five weeks. This rapid development allows the species to quickly form dense thickets and dominate its habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its reputation as an invasive plant, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eblack mimosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has uses within its natural range. It is sometimes used as green manure, in erosion control, and in traditional medicine. However, in many tropical countries, including Australia and some Asian nations, it is considered a serious weed and subject to restrictions on environmental introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation in European conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn temperate climates, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eMimosa pigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e can only be grown in containers. It does not tolerate frost and will not survive winter outdoors, so it must be moved indoors to warm spaces before cold weather arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in well-draining, consistently slightly moist soil and in a well-lit location. Given suitable conditions, it develops very quickly, allowing for an impressive, exotically looking shrub in a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler parts of Europe, the plant cannot survive winter outdoors, limiting its potential spread. This makes it suitable as a botanical curiosity in exotic plant collections. Its touch-sensitive leaves and decorative pom-pom flowers make \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eMimosa pigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e especially interesting for enthusiasts of plants with unusual biological traits and rapid growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52461577273672,"sku":"1135","price":3.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52461577306440,"sku":"1136","price":7.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52461577339208,"sku":"1137","price":33.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52461577371976,"sku":"1138","price":60.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2471.jpg?v=1770321490","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-czarnej-mimozy-mimosa-pigra","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}