How to care for double-petaled Impatiens in winter

Is the double-petaled Impatiens afraid of freezing?

The suitable temperature for the growth of double-petaled Impatiens is around 15-25℃. It is afraid of cold and easily gets frostbite in winter, so it needs to be kept warm.

Double-petaled Impatiens is afraid of cold, so you need to take measures to keep warm in winter. The soil and pot should be breathable. When the indoor air is very dry, you can spray water on the leaves appropriately.

How to care for double-petaled Impatiens in winter

In winter, the double-petaled Impatiens must be moved to a warm and sunny place indoors, exposed to more sunlight every day, and can be exposed to full sunlight. Its growth rate is very slow in winter, and its demand for water and fertilizer is very small. You can reduce watering, keep the potting soil in a relatively dry state, reduce fertilization, and ensure a certain amount of ventilation to allow air circulation.

1. Lighting management

Impatiens prefers a warm, sunny environment. Whether it is planted in an indoor pot or in the courtyard, it is best to choose a sunny location and get more sun.

2. Moisture management

In winter, Impatiens has a very low demand for water. Just keep the soil slightly moist. Water it when the soil is completely dry. The soil needs to be kept dry.

3. Sunbathing

In winter, double-petaled Impatiens can be exposed to the sun, and when the outdoor temperature is high, it can even be exposed to full sunlight.

Precautions for winter cultivation of double-petaled Impatiens

1. Before bringing the double-petaled Impatiens indoors in winter, it should be disinfected and sterilized in time to prevent the impact of diseases and pests.

2. The temperature in the north is very low, and the double-petaled Impatiens is easily damaged by frost. It needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in time, and a certain amount of light must be ensured.