How to grow and care for Impatiens walleriana
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Impatiens walleriana
Impatiens walleriana 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
5C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Impatiens walleriana
How often should I water?
check Impatiens walleriana Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Impatiens walleriana need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Impatiens walleriana likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
5~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Impatiens walleriana at home, make sure the temperature is 5~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Impatiens walleriana prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Impatiens walleriana is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Balsaminaceae, Genus: Impatiens, Species: Impatiens walleriana
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Species | Impatiens walleriana |
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