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How to grow impatiens at home

Precautions for growing impatiens at home

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The body of impatiens has six parts: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. The flowers come in various colors, including pink, bright red, purple, pink-purple and other colors. The crushed petals can be used to dye nails, exuding natural beauty. How to grow impatiens?

How to grow impatiens at home

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Sowing

Sowing should be done from March to September, with April being the most suitable time. It is suitable so that it can bloom in early or mid-June and the flowering period can last for more than two months. It’s early May, and those who want to plant flowers still have time!

Cultivation of seedlings

The seeds are sown on the culture soil and lightly covered with soil by about 0.3 cm. They will germinate after 5 to 6 days and have 3 to 4 true leaves. Plant in flower pots with a spacing of 30 cm between plants.

Light

Imati flowers like light and can be maintained on a sunny balcony. Avoid exposure to the scorching sun in summer.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: Water once every 2 days when the weather is hot, and usually once every 4-6 days.

Fertilization: Impatiens have very low nutrient requirements and can grow well even in poor soil. But if you want the flowers to bloom brightly and beautifully, you can also apply some fertilizer. Apply liquid fertilizer once a month, or once every two months.

Flowering period

The flowering period of impatiens will vary depending on the sowing time. If sown in late April or early May, the flowering period will be in July; if sown in July, the flowering period will be in September. Frequent fertilization can increase flower buds and extend the flowering period.

Precautions for growing Impatiens

Fertilization

Fertilizing impatiens can only be placed in the pot soil, not close to the roots or stems of the plants, which is easy to Burn the roots.

Pests and diseases

The roots, stems and leaves of impatiens are prone to diseases and pests, so check them in time.

Common diseases: powdery mildew, brown spot, damping off, ring weed, etc.

Common pests: root-knot nematodes, hornworms

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Precautions for growing impatiens at home

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