Characteristics of Impatiens

1. Appearance characteristics

1. Plant shape: Impatiens can grow to about 60-100cm, with fleshy and very thick stems.

2. Leaves: The leaves are alternate, about 4-12cm long, and narrowly elliptical or lanceolate. It has a petiole 1-3cm long and the edges of the leaves are sharply serrated.

3. Flowers: There are many colors, such as white, purple or pink. Some are single petals, while others are double petals. The bracts of the flowers are linear and the seeds are spherical.

2. Habits and Characteristics

It prefers sunlight and has good adaptability, and rarely suffers from diseases and pests during its growth period. It is still very afraid of moisture and has good heat resistance, but not severe cold resistance.

3. Other features

Impatiens looks very beautiful, with rich colors. It is often used in flower beds and can also be grown in water as cut flowers. Its young leaves are edible, and the seeds can be used not only to stew fish but also to cook meat. In addition, it can also be used for dyeing and repelling snakes.