Where is the main production area of Impatiens? A detailed introduction to its distribution
Impatiens, also known as henna, jixingzi, and Impatiens touch-me-not herb, is an annual herbaceous flower 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. Below, let us take a look at the production area distribution and growing conditions of Impatiens!
The production area and 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 in both northern and southern parts of China, and the medicinal material is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, Anhui, and other places.
The growing conditions of Impatiens
Impatiens likes sunlight and fears dampness. It tolerates heat but not cold. It prefers sunny terrain and loose, fertile soil, and can also grow in relatively barren soil.
Impatiens has strong survival ability and good adaptability, and generally has few pests and diseases. If the temperature is high and humidity is great, and powdery mildew appears, it can be controlled by spraying with a 50% carbendazim 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 red hawk moth, whose larvae chew on Impatiens leaves. If this pest is found, it can be removed by manual capture.
Common types of Impatiens
1. Top-headed Impatiens: also known as Lantou Impatiens. It is a variety of Impatiens. The flowers are borne at the top of the main stem or the tips of branches. The flowers are large and double-petaled. The branches spread out, forming a bushy 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.