How to Care for Impatiens walleriana
Korean name: 임파첸스
A practical flowering plant, a cousin of 'Balsam', that blooms vibrantly even in the shade. Available in various colors such as red, pink, white, and purple.
Key facts
- Category: Flowering plant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: East Africa
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
- Traits: flowering plant, shade, indoor, imported
Care Guide
- Light: Partial shade to bright indirect light. Avoid strong direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water frequently to keep the soil from drying out.
- Soil: Fertile and well-draining soil
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity
- Temperature: 15~25°C
- Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks
Common questions
How often should you water Impatiens walleriana?
Water frequently to keep the soil from drying out. Roughly every 3 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Impatiens walleriana?
It likes Partial shade to bright indirect light. Avoid strong direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile and well-draining soil.
Is Impatiens walleriana safe around pets?
No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
Is Impatiens walleriana good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity. Fertilise Balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks.