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What are the characteristics of Impatiens

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-02 19:39:03
Impatiens are native to China and India. It is suitable for growing in the area with sufficient light, but it is afraid of humidity and cold, so it is necessary to keep warm in winter. Its flowers look like butterflies, with many colors, and even a variety of colors on one plant. Petals can be used for staining after being mashed. In addition, it has certain medicinal value, but it should be used according to the doctor's order. Its flower language is don't touch me, because its seed pod will shoot seeds after being touched.

I. appearance features

The flowers of Impatiens are like butterflies, some are solitary and some are clustered. There are many petal colors, including red, pink, gold, yellow, purple, white, etc. Some even have a variety of colors on one plant, and the shape is very bright. Its leaves are alternate, with sharp serrations on the edges and no hairs on both sides.

2. Growth habit

Impatiens originated in India, Malaysia and China. Generally, it grows in a place with sufficient light, has no strict requirements on the soil, and can be planted in a poor place. But it is more afraid of humidity, watering can not be too much, air humidity should not be too high. In addition, the low temperature will make it frozen, winter must be put in the greenhouse in time.

3. Other effects

In addition to its good ornamental value, Impatiens can also be used for dyeing. The flower petals are mashed and wrapped on the fingernails, which can dye very bright red. In addition, it also has medicinal value and can treat fracture pain and other diseases. But there are some taboos, must use according to the doctor's order

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Fourth, flower language related

The flower language of Impatiens is don't touch me, because its seed pods will spray seeds after touching.

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