Will impatiens die in winter? How to grow them in winter?

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1. Will impatiens die in winter?

2. How to grow impatiens in winter

Imati flowers have extremely poor cold tolerance, and the temperature is low in winter. If not treated in time, they will freeze to death. Usually, after the temperature drops in late autumn, the flowers will slowly wither and the seeds will mature. At this time, the entire plant will stop growing, and the leaves and stems will turn yellow, wither, and slowly die. If you want it to survive the winter safely and resume growth next year, you must pay attention to temperature control and get more sun and less water.

1. Will impatiens die in winter?

Impatiens have poor cold tolerance. Usually after the temperature drops in autumn, the flowers begin to wither slowly and the seeds gradually mature. The entire plant will stop growing, and the leaves and stems above will turn yellow and wither. Without manual treatment, the plants will wither and die.

2. How to grow Impatiens in winter

1. Control the temperature: The temperature is relatively low in winter, and it is precisely because of the low temperature that it slowly dies. It likes a warm environment. If you want it to survive the winter, you must first pay attention to temperature control. The temperature that is conducive to growth is between 16-26 degrees. When the temperature drops to 10 degrees, move indoors to avoid frostbite.

2. Lighting management: Impatiens It likes the sun itself. In winter, it is best to place it in a well-lit place to let it get more sun. Enough sunshine is beneficial to it during the winter. In addition, you should wipe the leaves frequently to keep them smooth and clean, which will promote better photosynthesis.

3. Scientific watering: winter temperature Relatively low, the impatiens have basically stopped growing and have extremely low water requirements. Moreover, it itself does not like humid environment, and it needs to control water even more in winter. Reduce the amount and frequency of watering, and do not water randomly if it is dry, otherwise it will be counterproductive. As long as you remember these points, the plants will slowly recover next year when the temperature rises.

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