How to grow double-petaled Impatiens

Double-petaled Impatiens is a type of Impatiens. It has bright colors, attractive fragrance, long flowering period and high ornamental value. Many people want to grow it. However, they don't know how to grow double-petaled Impatiens. I will write down the cultivation method of double-petaled Impatiens in a while. Friends who want to grow double-petaled Impatiens can come and learn it.

How to grow double-petaled Impatiens

1. Flowerpots and soil for growing double-petaled Impatiens

The root system of the plant Impatiens balsamina is fine and well developed, and its ability to grow downwards is not strong. When choosing a flowerpot, it should not be too deep, more than twenty centimeters is enough. When preparing the soil, you should choose a soil with high looseness and strong air permeability, preferably a mixture of peat and perlite.

2. Pruning of double-petaled Impatiens

If you want to grow the double-petaled Impatiens well, pruning is particularly important. After it blooms once, you must prune it in time. The best pruning method is to cut it straight, that is, cut off all its branches and let it grow new branches from the bottom. The new branches that grow at this time will be more vigorous and will bloom again soon.

3. Light and water for cultivating double-petaled Impatiens

The double-petaled Impatiens is a plant that likes sunlight. It should be placed in a sunny environment at ordinary times. However, in hot summer weather, you should pay attention to shading and prevent it from being exposed to strong light. In addition, the supply of water is also very important for the cultivation of double-petaled Impatiens. It should be watered once every three to four days at ordinary times, and once every two days in summer. It is best to follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when you do.