The Impatiens can be cutted all year round. As long as the surrounding temperature is appropriate, the cuttings can be operated normally and smoothly. In order to ensure the rooting rate, the best time is in spring and autumn. In the two seasons, firstly, the temperature is very suitable, and the humidity can also meet the requirements of cutting. The rooting rate is relatively high.
Select the African Impatiens with good growth, and then cut the top branches with full growth from the top, to keep strong, about 10-12 cm long, with top buds on them. After the branches are cut, the leaves at the base are cut off to prevent them from being buried in the soil and causing decay.
There are not many containers for Impatiens balsam cuttings. They can be used in ordinary flowerpots or plastic bottles or foam boxes. The soil can be mixed with perlite and vermiculite to keep water permeability. The soil should also be disinfected before use to prevent infection to the branches in the later maintenance.
When cutting, the surrounding temperature can be maintained at about 20-22 ℃, and then the selected branches are inserted into the soil. To do a good job in maintenance management, roots can grow about 20 days after cutting, and can be potted after about 30 days when the roots are stable.
