Weißkopfmimose Leucaena leucocephala

SKU: BJ3041

Category: Sonstige Exoten

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Delivery time: 3 - 5 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

4,50 €

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Please note our minimum order value of EUR 10.

Beautiful shrub or tree with white flowers. Distributed in South and Central America. The trunk of this plant is smooth and it has mimosa-like leaves. The plant is not winter-hardy, but is ideal for patios or conservatories. You will receive 10 seeds.

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The evergreen shrubs of this pretty mimosa were formerly used as a fodder plant in its native Central America, but with its spherical yellow and white pinnate flowers, which contrast with the dark green leaves, it is also a decorative sight as an ornamental plant, and when fertilized, the flowers also develop into pretty, dark red pod-shaped fruits up to 20 cm long.
The product photos show the adult plant that develops from the seeds.
- Delivery: in 10 seeds
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Mexico to Central America
- Other names: White-headed mimosa, Horse tamarind, Wild tamarind

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Pour hot water over the seeds before sowing and leave to soak in room temperature water for approx. 24 to 48 hours.
- Location/light requirements: sunny to semi-shady
- Substrate: high-quality potting soil with humus content and good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 25-30° C (summer), 25-30° C (winter), do not allow to cool below 5°C
- Watering: keep the substrate moist and water approx. every 7-10 days when the top layer of substrate begins to dry, using lukewarm, low-lime water, but avoid waterlogging at all costs. Water rarely in winter.
- Humidity: requires moderately high humidity
- Addition of nutrients: In spring/summer, feed moderately with liquid fertilizer approx. every 2 weeks.
- Light pruning can be done at the end of winter dormancy.
- Can be repotted every 2-3 years when the soil is well rooted.