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Characteristics of Impatiens

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-02 19:39:03
Appearance features: it can grow to about 60-100cm, very thick. The leaves have 1-3cm petioles and small serrations on the edge. The decors are white, purple or pink. Habits and characteristics: it likes sunshine, is afraid of humidity, has a certain heat resistance but not cold resistance. Other features: beautiful appearance, can be used in flower beds or when cut flowers water, tender leaves can be eaten, seeds can be boiled meat or stewed fish.

I. appearance features

1. Plant shape: the Impatiens can grow to about 60-100cm, the stem is fleshy and very thick.

2. Leaves: the leaves are alternate and the length is about 4-12cm, which is narrow oval or lanceolate. It has a petiole with a length of 1-3cm, and the edge of the leaf has sharp small serrations.

3. Flowers: there are many kinds of colors, such as white, purple or pink, some are single petals, some are double petals. The bracts of flowers are linear, and the seeds are round.

2. Characteristics of habits

It is more like the sun, and has a good adaptability, in the growth period there are few diseases and insect pests. It is still very afraid of wet, with good heat resistance, but not cold.

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3. Other features

The Impatiens looks very beautiful, and the colors are very rich. They are often used as flower beds, and can also be used as cut flowers for water culture. Its tender leaves are edible. The seeds can be used not only for stewing fish, but also for cooking meat. In addition, it can also be used to dye and drive snakes

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