How to grow Impatiens best
Introduction: This article covers the best way to grow Impatiens and detailed methods for planting and caring for these green plants. Next, the site editor will introduce these topics to netizens.
Impatiens, also known as nail polish flower, is an annual herbaceous flowering plant. Its flowers have bright colors, mostly in vibrant red, orange, pink, purple, etc., giving off a vibrant appearance. In ancient times, women would crush the petals and wrap the petal juice in leaves to dye their nails. The roots, stems, and leaves also have high medicinal value. Let's learn together about how to cultivate Impatiens from three aspects: soil selection, water and fertilizer management, and temperature environment.
1. Soil Selection
Impatiens does not require highly fertile soil. A loose and well-ventilated sandy soil can be used as its growing medium.
2. Water and Fertilizer Management
Impatiens prefer moist conditions, with the most suitable humidity for growth being 50-80%, and the potting soil should be kept in a balanced state of not too dry or too wet. In spring and summer, when temperatures are high, it is necessary to water twice a day, preferably in the early morning and evening. In autumn and winter, when temperatures are low, watering once every 2-3 days is sufficient. It is important to maintain good leaf moisture throughout the year, preferably by spraying water on the leaves twice a day. Impatiens like fertilizer. During the mature stage, it is best to fertilize once every half month, preferably using more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers rather than nitrogen fertilizers to promote growth.
3. Temperature Environment
Impatiens enjoy warm temperatures and sunlight but dislike direct exposure. The cultivation of Impatiens has high requirements for temperature. If grown in winter, it is best to maintain an indoor temperature of above 12°C. If it drops below 10°C, Impatiens may stop growing or even die. In summer, with sufficient sunlight and high temperatures, it is advisable to provide some shade, reduce the duration of sunlight, or place it in a semi-shaded and well-ventilated area. In autumn and winter, it should be placed in a room with relatively sufficient sunlight. Impatiens are prone to pest infestations, so it must be placed in a well-ventilated area to prevent the potting soil from becoming damp and attracting aphids.
The above information provides the best way to grow Impatiens and detailed methods for planting and caring for these green plants. Green plant enthusiasts may refer to this for reference.