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Breeding methods and precautions of Impatiens in Africa

Jane Margolis
2020-07-31 09:15:26
Temperature: the suitable temperature for growth is about 15-25 ℃, and the indoor overwintering temperature should not be lower than 12 ℃; light: give sufficient light, but avoid the sun exposure; water: African Impatiens like to be wet, and pay attention to avoid ponding while keeping the basin soil wet; soil: choose fertile and loose sandy loam with good drainage; and pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests.

Breeding methods

Temperature and light

The suitable temperature for the growth of Impatiens is about 15 ℃ - 25 ℃, and the indoor overwintering temperature should not be lower than 12 ℃. To give sufficient light, but avoid the sun exposure, cool summer, and appropriate shade, ventilation.

Moisture

African Impatiens likes to be wet. When they keep the basin soil wet, they should also pay attention to avoid ponding, otherwise they will easily cause the plants to be waterlogged and die. Maintain appropriate air humidity, generally about 70% - 90%. In case of dry weather in summer and autumn, spray water on the leaves frequently.

Soil

African Impatiens is suitable for the cultivation of fertile and loose sandy loam with good drainage.

African impatiens

Precautions

Do a good job in pest control to ensure the healthy growth of plants. The common diseases are leaf spot and stem rot, which can be controlled by spraying 50% carbendazim WP 1000 times. Insect damage is mainly caused by aphids, which should be sprayed with 10% insect killing cream 3000 times.

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