Mimosa cabrera Plant Care

Mimosa cabrera (Mimosa cabrera) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Mimosa genus. Mimosa cabrera is native to the northeastern region of Brazil and found as far north as southern Mexico, and the following countries: El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.

Mimosa cabrera displays a fast-growing spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Mimosa cabrera produces puffball-like clusters of pink, white, or purple flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mimosa cabrera every 4–7 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.

Mimosa cabrera thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Mimosa cabrera tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Mimosa cabrera prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

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

Feed Mimosa cabrera 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 to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mimosa cabrera is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

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.

Mimosa cabrera can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 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 Mimosa cabrera 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.

Mimosa cabrera 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.

Mimosa cabrera can be propagated through seeds, root cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to devil's claw plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Mimosa cabrera is susceptible to spider mites, caterpillars, leafhoppers. 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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Mimosa cabrera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Mimosa cabrera is native to the northeastern region of Brazil and found as far north as southern Mexico, and the following countries: El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. In cooler regions, grow Mimosa cabrera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.