Introduction to the Latest Production Area Distribution of Impatiens
Impatiens, also known as balsam, garden balsam, or "jiji" (Impatiens balsamina), is an annual herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Impatiens in the family Balsaminaceae under the order Sapindales. The whole plant consists of six parts: root, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds. It is widely cultivated in gardens across China and is a commonly seen ornamental flower. Now let's take a look at the production area distribution and growing conditions of Impatiens!
Production Area Distribution of Impatiens
Impatiens is native to China and India. It is widely cultivated in gardens across China and is a common ornamental flower. It is cultivated throughout both northern and southern China, and the medicinal material is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, Anhui, and other places.
Growing Conditions of Impatiens
Impatiens likes sunlight and fears moisture; it tolerates heat but not cold. It prefers sunny terrain and loose, fertile soil, and can also grow in relatively poor soil.
Impatiens has strong viability and good adaptability, and generally has few pests or diseases. If powdery mildew appears under high temperature and high humidity, it can be controlled by spraying with a 50% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder 800-fold solution. If leaf spot disease occurs, it can be controlled with a 50% carbendazim wettable powder 500-fold solution.
The main pest of Impatiens is the tomato hornworm (Manduca sexta); its larvae chew on Impatiens leaves. If this pest is found, it can be removed by hand-catching.
Common Types of Impatiens
1. Top-flowered Impatiens: also known as "lantou" Impatiens. It is a variety of Impatiens. The flowers are borne at the top of the main stem or branch tips. The flowers are large and double-petaled. The branches spread out to form a clustered plant.
2. Dwarf Impatiens: a variety of Impatiens. The plant is relatively short, with a height of 20-30 cm.
3. Dragon-claw Impatiens: a variety of Impatiens. The side branches are winding and extend horizontally.