How to grow impatiens? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Soil: Impatiens (impatiens, touch-me-not) prefers fertile, moist, loose soil. Watering: Water promptly during the growing season to keep the soil moist. Light: Provide about 4 hours of indirect light each day. Temperature: The most suitable growing temperature is 16-26°C, and the lowest temperature should not drop below 10°C. Management: Loosen the soil and remove weeds promptly, and prune old leaves regularly.

1. Soil

Impatiens prefers fertile, moist, loose soil, ideally a slightly acidic soil mixed with some sandy soil.

2. Watering

During its growing season, water promptly to keep the soil moist, especially in summer when the amount of watering should be increased, but waterlogging must not occur. If there is too much rain in the rainy season, reduce watering and drain promptly.

3. Light

It needs about 4 hours of indirect light each day. When the summer sun is strong, shade it to avoid scorching the leaves.

4. Temperature

The most suitable growing temperature for impatiens is 16-26°C, and the lowest temperature should not drop below 10°C. In winter, take certain measures to keep it warm to avoid frost damage.

5. Management

Loosen the soil and remove weeds promptly to prevent weeds from taking its water. When it is relatively dry, water appropriately. When the seedlings have grown to about 30 cm, the old leaves can be cut off.

6. Precautions

1. Pests and diseases: Impatiens generally rarely suffers from pests and diseases. If the temperature is relatively high, powdery mildew may occur. In this case, spray a 50% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder 800-fold solution for control.

2. Flowering period control: If you want to delay the flowering period, you can sow in July, or use the pinching method and remove early-opening flower buds so that it keeps growing larger. Also pay attention to preventing pests and diseases.