How to plant Impatiens
The following is a detailed introduction for netizens on how to plant Impatiens and the experience of caring for green plants in terms of cultivation and maintenance. Here is the detailed introduction.
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, and other saturated colors, giving a vibrant look. In ancient times, women would crush its petals and wrap the petal juice in leaves to dye their nails. Its 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 the cultivation matrix.
2. Water and Fertilizer Management
Impatiens prefers a humid environment, with the most suitable humidity being 50~80%, and the potting soil should maintain a balanced moist state that is neither dry nor too wet. During the hot spring and summer, it needs to be watered twice a day, preferably in the early morning and evening. In autumn and winter, when the temperature is low, watering once every 2 to 3 days is sufficient. It is important to maintain good leaf moisture at all times of the year, preferably by spraying water on the leaves twice a day. Impatiens enjoys fertilizer. During the mature period, 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 enjoys warmth and light but avoids direct sunlight. The cultivation of Impatiens requires a higher temperature. If cultivated in winter, it is best to maintain an indoor temperature above 12°C. If the temperature drops below 10°C, Impatiens may stop growing or even die. In the 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 needs to be placed in a room with relatively sufficient sunlight. Impatiens is prone to pest infestations, so it must be placed in a well-ventilated area to prevent the potting soil from becoming damp and attracting pests.
The above is a specific introduction on how to plant Impatiens and the cultivation and maintenance of Impatiens for netizens to refer to.