“The most spring flower is the bright yellow mimosa - not a mimosa at all, but a tree called silver acacia.
In Russian forests, these low trees are found only occasionally.
Roslesinforg specialists recorded their presence in the Kursk, Orenburg and Saratov regions, Krasnodar Territory, the Caucasus and Crimea,” the organization explained.
According to experts, in the Australian heat, where the plant comes from, these trees can reach 45 meters in height.
“For the holiday of March 8, fluffy branches of golden color are brought to us mainly from Abkhazia, where they bloom in January.
It is important that cutting mimosa branches does not harm the tree,” the press service added.
To begin, choose a reliable seller who has been working in the flower market for many years, read reviews and look at ratings, always ask to see documents, experts advised.
“Do not buy secondhand and before purchasing, carefully inspect the branches of the plant for insect pests,” the department recommended.
The press service also emphasized that mimosa should not be used for bouquets and arrangements together with other flowers.
“If there are unopened buds on the branches, then the mimosa should be placed in water, after fluffing the ends of the branches and removing the leaves from the lower and middle parts of the stem.
After the blooming bouquet has absorbed enough moisture, it should be moved into an empty, clean vase - this way the mimosa will delight you for about a week.
When the mimosa begins to dry out, the dried flower will delight the eye for several more months,” concluded Roslesinforge.
Earlier, the President of the Association of Russian Florists, Valentina Safronova, and the President of the Association of Florists of St. Petersburg, Alla Nikolaeva, in a conversation with RT, gave Russians advice on choosing flowers for March 8th.