Does impatiens need to be watered every day?

Impatiens do not need to be watered every day, and it is not suitable for watering when sowing. Before sowing, the pot soil should be thoroughly watered and kept moist. During the growing period, keep watering more and the soil in the basin is moist, but avoid water accumulation in the basin. It is advisable to water once every 4-6 days. The frequency of watering and fertilization can be appropriately increased at flowering stage, and the interval of 3 days is appropriate. The amount of water should not be too much, so as not to accumulate water in the basin.

The specific method is as follows:

1, how to water the sowing date?

During the sowing period, because the seeds of Impatiens balsamina are very small, it is not suitable to water them after they are scattered on the basin soil, otherwise they will easily run away.

Before sowing, the pot soil should be thoroughly watered and kept moist.

2. How to water during the growing period

Water more during the growing period to keep the soil moist. But avoid basin soil and water.

It is advisable to water once every 4-6 days. If the weather is dry and the water evaporates quickly, the watering interval can be shortened appropriately.

3. How to water during flowering?

Impatiens balsamina needs more water and nutrients in flowering period than in normal period, so the number of watering and fertilization can be increased appropriately.

Watering should be done every 3 days and fertilizing should be done every 15-20 days.

The amount of watering should not be too much at a time, so it is necessary to avoid water accumulation in the basin soil, otherwise it is easy to rot the roots and cause the petals to fall off.

It should be noted that impatiens should not be watered when the sun is shining, otherwise it will easily cause discomfort to the plants. You can water it at night or in the morning.

Impatiens don't need watering every day except in dry summer. Put down the kettle you picked up and sit down and enjoy the beauty of flowers and the foil of leaves.

Extended data

Growth habit of impatiens balsamina

Impatiens love sunshine, are afraid of humidity, and are heat-resistant and cold-resistant. Sunny terrain and loose fertile soil can also grow in poorer soil.

Impatiens balsamina has strong viability, good adaptability and few general diseases and insect pests. If the temperature is high and the humidity is high, spraying 800 times of 50% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder can prevent powdery mildew. If leaf spot occurs, it can be controlled with 500 times solution of 50% carbendazim wettable powder. The main pest of Impatiens balsamina is red moth, and its larvae will eat the leaves of Impatiens balsamina. If this pest is found, it can be captured and killed manually.

Geographical distribution of Impatiens balsamina

Native to China and India. In China, gardens are widely cultivated as ordinary ornamental flowers. ? [4] It is cultivated all over China. Medicinal materials are mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, Anhui and other places.

Species of Impatiens

1, Impatiens balsamina: alias Impatiens balsamina. It is a variety of impatiens. The top of the terminal main stem or branch of a flower. These flowers are big and heavy. The branches stretched into a ball.

2. Impatiens balsamina: It is a variety of Impatiens balsamina. The plant is short, with a height of 20-30 cm.

3. Impatiens longclaw: It is a variety of Impatiens longclaw. The lateral branches bend and extend horizontally.

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