Unconventional Mimosa Bonsai project

[@nexingtoncaldwell6381]

I have a few of these in my yard thinking they were weeds. I have recently found out what they were.I have kept two but would like to maintain their size, this is a good idea to keep it smaller.

[@JustinJoyinglife]

They're beyond beautiful when in full bloom. And the flowers are silky soft. They're also low maintenance and drought resistant so constant watering isn't an issue. Don't give them feed high in nitrogen as they are a producer so nitrogen feedings will kill them. Thanks for the comment and view.

[@2TenR]

1:21 Couldn't you wire the two branches young

[@JustinJoyinglife]

Maybe? I don't know. This was my first bonsai attempt. And failed haha

[@Nuswodahs]

Any updates?

[@JustinJoyinglife]

Sadly the California heat took it's toll on this plant while I was away for a week. I look forward to doing another when I'm able to but currently too hectic to tackle the project. Hopefully soon though. Thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry there's not more.

[@cannawithkendall1872]

What variety of mimosa is this?

[@JustinJoyinglife]

I don't have a clue. It's from a seed that came from a tree in my yard.

[@JustinJoyinglife]

Sorry I couldn't be more help 😞

[@keptleroymg6877]

Probably not actually mimosa but Persian silk

[@cannawithkendall1872]

@@keptleroymg6877 Persian silk is a mimosa. Mimosa is Persian silk. They are the same thing, and this comment is 3 years old. Thanks.

[@keptleroymg6877]

@cannawithkendall1872 they are only colloquially the same thing but not in their taxonomy and it's obviously not a good name since there is an actual mimosa family that looks very similar.

[@mattdockery307]

Update

[@JustinJoyinglife]

It died due to California heat and me not being around to take care of it. Sorry for the bad news.

[@charlenecaldwell1912]

Any updates?

[@JustinJoyinglife]

California heat took it out while I was away from home.