How to Care for Impatiens hawkeri (New Guinea Impatiens)

Korean name: 뉴기니 임파첸스

New Guinea Impatiens is a herbaceous plant known for its bright and various colored flowers. It has broad, glossy leaves and blooms beautifully in partial shade. Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Family: Balsaminaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: New Guinea
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: flowering, partial shade, beginner-friendly, ornamental
• Also known as: New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Busy Lizzie

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial shade or bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity levels.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Impatiens hawkeri?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Impatiens hawkeri?

It likes Prefers partial shade or bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Impatiens hawkeri safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Impatiens hawkeri good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growing season..