From March to September, April is the most suitable time for sowing. In this way, flowers can bloom in the first and middle of June, and the flowering period can be maintained for more than two months. Now it's the beginning of May. It's time for the flower lovers who want to plant.
The seeds are sown on the culture soil, lightly covered with soil for about 0.3cm, germinated after 5-6 days, and 3-4 true leaves can be planted in flowerpots, with a plant spacing of 30cm.
Phoenixes like light, can be placed in the sun balcony maintenance. Avoid sun exposure in summer.
Watering: once every 2 days in hot weather, once every 4-6 days.
Fertilization: Impatiens have a low demand for nutrients, and can grow well even in poor soil. But if you want the flowers to bloom brilliantly, you can apply some fertilizer. Apply liquid fertilizer once a month or once every two months.
The flowering time of Impatiens will vary according to the sowing time. When sown at the end of April and the beginning of May, the flowering period will be in July; when sown in July, the flowering will be in September. If the fertilizer is applied frequently, the flower bud will be increased and the flowering period will be prolonged.
The fertilization of Impatiens can only be placed in the basin soil, not close to the plant root or stem, easy to burn the root.
The roots, stems and leaves of Impatiens are easy to suffer from diseases and insect pests. It is necessary to check them in time.
Common diseases: powdery mildew, brown spot, bacterial wilt, ring rot, etc.
Common pests: root knot nematode and moth