Woolly Mimosa Plant Care

Woolly Mimosa (Senegalia rugata) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Senegalia genus. Woolly Mimosa is native to China and tropical Asia, common in the warm plains of central and south India. Woolly Mimosa is also known as Karam, Chikni Pata, Chikri.

Woolly Mimosa displays a tall, spreading tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Woolly Mimosa produces small, creamy white spherical clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Woolly Mimosa every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Woolly Mimosa thrives in full sun.

Senegalia rugata tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Woolly Mimosa prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Woolly Mimosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Woolly Mimosa every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Woolly Mimosa is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Woolly Mimosa can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Woolly Mimosa while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Woolly Mimosa is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Woolly Mimosa can be propagated through seeds, root cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to texas acacia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Woolly Mimosa is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Woolly Mimosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Woolly Mimosa is native to China and tropical Asia, common in the warm plains of central and south India. In cooler regions, grow Woolly Mimosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.