How to grow Impatiens in potted plants

Impatiens is a very ornamental flowering plant and is very easy to care for. It is also a famous Chinese medicine, known as "Impatiens balsamina ", so many people like to grow it. So what is the method of growing Impatiens in potted plants ? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Pot soil selection

There are no special requirements for the flowerpot when growing Impatiens potted plants, as long as the size of the flowerpot is appropriate. The soil should be fertile, loose and breathable. Flower lovers can prepare nutrient soil by themselves. They can use leaf mold and river sand to prepare it, and the pH value of the soil should be acidic.

2. Temperature and light management

Impatiens likes warmth and is not cold-resistant. It grows best in a comfortable environment of 18-28 degrees. In addition, Impatiens is a typical sun-loving plant. It likes bright sunlight, but should avoid exposure to strong direct sunlight.

3. Watering tips

Impatiens requires more water for growth and flowering, but its resistance to waterlogging is relatively poor. Therefore, when watering Impatiens, it is necessary to water it more while avoiding waterlogging. At the same time, the temperature is high and evaporation is fast in summer, so you should pay attention to increasing the amount of watering appropriately. You can spray water mist around the Impatiens plant to cool down and moisturize it.

4. Reasonable fertilization

During the seedling period, you should choose to use multi-element fertilizers to supplement balanced nutrients so that the roots can grow well and the plants can grow strong. When the Impatiens is about to bloom, it is necessary to supplement it with high content of phosphorus and potassium. Of course, other elements cannot be lacking either. The generally available fertilizer is Huaduoduo No. 2, and it is enough to apply it 2-3 times a month.

5. Prune at the right time

The Impatiens plant is relatively tall. If you want it to bloom more and have a beautiful shape, you need to prune and pinch the heart to maintain its ornamental value. Generally, you can pinch off the top 2 cm of the seedlings after transplanting to promote the development of new branches. If you have found flowers blooming in the lower part of the plant, you need to pinch off the flowers to reduce nutrient diversion. In addition, if you do not plan to keep seeds after the flowers fade, you can trim off the remaining flowers to reduce nutrient loss. This way, the remaining flowers will be more colorful and bloom more brilliantly.

In general, it is relatively simple to cultivate Impatiens in potted plants , which is suitable for beginners, but you must pay attention to its habits and characteristics in different periods and do targeted maintenance and management, so that the Impatiens can be grown to a state of full flowers.