How to care for double petal impatiens in winter
An introduction to the care techniques for double petal impatiens in winter and a detailed explanation of the maintenance skills of impatiens, which will be introduced by the editor for netizens.
When it comes to impatiens, many people may first think of the kind used for staining nails. Indeed, it is also called impatiens, or nail polish flower. However, the impatiens that the plant lover is going to share today is not the nail polish flower we are familiar with, but a variety of double petal impatiens that can bloom all year round.
1. Basic introduction of the plant
The double petal impatiens to be shared today is also known as African impatiens, but it is a double petal variety. The flowers are much larger than those of common impatiens and come in a variety of colors, making them more beautiful than camellias and roses. Moreover, it is a variety that blooms all year round, and even a small seedling can easily grow into a blooming pot.
2. Planting and management
Double petal African impatiens can be sown with seeds, but seeds purchased online are easily fake. So, if you like them, you can buy some small potted plants to reduce the trouble of seedling raising. Moreover, the plants you buy back are often already with flower buds, making it easy to plant. Remove the seedling pot, slightly loosen the root ball, and then plant it in a well-draining and fertile substrate.
3. Light and temperature control
Double petal African impatiens thrive in a growth environment with plenty of light. It's best to maintain at least 4 hours of sunlight per day during regular maintenance. However, in the height of summer, it's important to avoid strong sunlight. Since African impatiens are herbaceous plants, they have weak heat resistance. They need to be moved to a cool and well-ventilated place when temperatures exceed 30 degrees in summer. They are also not cold-resistant, so the room temperature should be kept above 15 degrees in winter.
How to care for double petal impatiens in winter
4. Water and nutrient supply
Double petal African impatiens do not tolerate drought and are afraid of overly wet potting soil. The best condition is to keep the potting soil slightly moist. You can touch the potting soil with your hand, and water it thoroughly when it feels dry. Since double petal impatiens have a strong blooming ability, it is necessary to fertilize frequently, usually applying a thin liquid fertilizer once a month.
5. Daily management issues
Double petal African impatiens have a strong branching ability and can easily grow into a blooming pot. However, if the branches are too lush, it will affect the internal ventilation, so it's necessary to prune the inner branches appropriately. If you want to keep it flowering continuously, you can slightly cut the branches after each bloom to encourage more branching, thereby increasing the number of flowers.
The above knowledge about how to care for double petal impatiens in winter and the detailed maintenance skills of impatiens, I hope this article can bring you some help!