The Method and Steps for Planting Impatiens
Today, I will introduce the method and steps for planting Impatiens, as well as knowledge about Impatiens sowing techniques and floral aspects. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Impatiens, also known as指甲草 (nail grass), is often seen on country paths. Many gardening enthusiasts like to grow Impatiens as potted plants at home, mainly for staining nails. The cultivation of Impatiens usually adopts the method of seed propagation. Below, I will specifically introduce the Impatiens seed planting method and precautions during the planting process.
I. Planting Methods
1. Prepare the potting soil
To plant Impatiens, first choose a suitable pot. Fill the pot with 4/5 potting soil, leaving some soil for later use. Impatiens does not have strict soil requirements; a loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil is suitable.
2. Broadcast and cover with soil
For planting Impatiens, most people choose to propagate by sowing. Sprinkle a little water on the surface of the potting soil, slightly moistening it, then sprinkle the Impatiens seeds on the soil surface, not too densely. After sowing, cover the seeds with a layer of fine soil reserved.
3. Take good care
After planting Impatiens, place the potted Impatiens on a sunny balcony. Move it back indoors at noon when the temperature is highest, and let it receive scattered light at other times. Before Impatiens germination, water appropriately in the morning and evening.
4. Transplantation
Impatiens can be transplanted after growing 4 or 5 leaves. When transplanting, Impatiens should not be exposed to direct sunlight, and there should be a distance of 30 centimeters between plants. After planting, keep the potting soil moist, avoid waterlogging. Long-term moist potting soil can cause root and stem rot.
II. Precautions
1. Proper pruning
After Impatiens is planted, the main stem needs to be topped to promote more branching. After the base flowers, they should also be picked appropriately to encourage more flowers at the top of each branch.
2. Appropriate watering
It is best to water Impatiens thoroughly in the morning. If the potting soil is not dry at night, there is no need to water. If the potting soil is dry at night, water appropriately. You can also spray water on the leaf surface and around the potted plant. Both overly dry and overly wet potting soil will affect the growth of Impatiens.
3. Control of diseases and pests
Impatiens has a low chance of getting diseases and pests, but there is a possibility of powdery mildew and leaf spot disease. If powdery mildew occurs, spray sulfur fungicide; if leaf spot disease occurs, sprinkle carbendazim. If pest infestation occurs, manual capture is usually sufficient.
The above introduction provides you with the method and steps for planting Impatiens and a comprehensive explanation of Impatiens sowing techniques. I hope this serves as a starting point to solve your green plant problems.