How to prune Impatiens

How to prune Impatiens

Impatiens can be pruned during the growing period and after the flowering period, that is, in spring and summer every year, and the survival rate will be higher.

First of all, the branches and leaves of Impatiens are relatively tender, so when pruning, you must start pruning from more than 30 cm above the soil, wipe off the terminal buds, and enhance the branching ability of the Impatiens plant. Secondly, the flowers also need to be pruned during the flowering period. After cutting off the pedicels, the flowers will not be able to bloom more luxuriantly.

Impatiens pruning tips

Keep the healthy branches and prune the branches that are not growing well. If the branches and leaves are very dense, they need to be pruned away to concentrate the nutrients in the remaining branches and leaves, which can promote good growth of the plant.

Impatiens pruning makes it grow faster

Impatiens grows very fast. When the main branches reach 25 cm in height, they need to be topped to control the height of the plant. The top buds also need to be pinched off to promote the growth of branches and concentrate nutrients on other branches that grow well. This way, the plant will become fuller.

Impatiens pruning and flowering

During the growth period of Impatiens, dense branches, sick and weak branches, old branches, overgrown branches or crossed branches need to be pruned to reduce nutrient consumption. After flowering, the dead flowers, withered flowers and unopened buds and branches need to be pruned in time to concentrate nutrients on the remaining buds, which can promote vigorous flowering.

Notes on pruning Impatiens

Before pruning Impatiens, the pruning tools need to be disinfected, and after pruning, it needs to be kept in a well-ventilated and cool place. The wound must not be allowed to get wet to prevent the wound from rotting, which will affect the growth of the plant. It is necessary to wait until the wound heals before normal maintenance.