How to Plant the Seeds of Impatiens
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Impatiens, also known as touch-me-not, can often be seen on country roads. Many flower enthusiasts like to grow Impatiens potted plants at home, mainly for nail dyeing. Cultivating Impatiens usually involves seed propagation. Below is a detailed introduction to the planting methods of Impatiens seeds and precautions during the planting process.
I. Planting Methods
1. Prepare potting soil
To grow Impatiens, first choose a suitable pot. Fill 4/5 of the pot with soil, leaving some soil for backup. Impatiens does not have strict soil requirements; a loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil is suitable.
2. Broadcast and cover with soil
Most people choose to propagate Impatiens through seeding. Sprinkle some water on the surface of the potting soil, just slightly moist, then scatter the Impatiens seeds on top of the soil, not too densely. After sowing, cover them with a layer of fine soil reserved.
3. Take good care
After planting Impatiens, place the potted plant on a sunny balcony. Move it back indoors at the highest temperature in the afternoon, and let it receive scattered light at other times. Water the Impatiens appropriately in the morning and evening before it germinates.
4. Transplant
Impatiens can be transplanted after growing 4 or 5 leaves. During transplantation, Impatiens should not be exposed to direct sunlight and there should be a 30 cm distance between plants. After planting, keep the soil moist, avoid waterlogging. Long-term wet soil can cause root and stem rot.
II. Precautions
1. Proper pruning
After Impatiens is planted, the main stem needs to be topped to encourage more branching. After the base flowers, they should also be picked appropriately to promote more flowers at the top of each branch.
2. Appropriate watering
It's best to water Impatiens thoroughly in the morning. If the soil is not dry in the evening, there is no need to water. If the soil is dry, water moderately. Water can be sprayed on the leaf surface and around the potted plant. Both overly dry and overly wet soil can affect the growth of Impatiens.
3. Disease and pest control
Impatiens has a low chance of getting diseases and pests, but it can still get powdery mildew and leaf spot diseases. If powdery mildew occurs, spray with thiophanate-methyl; if leaf spot disease occurs, spray with carbendazim. If pest infestation occurs, manual capture is usually the method used.
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