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New Guinea impatiens are happiest in part shade with consistently moist soil. If they start to wilt, give them a thorough watering and they should bounce back in a few hours. Plant New Guinea impatiens in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.
- Do New Guinea impatiens need sun or shade?
- How do you keep New Guinea impatiens blooming?
- How do you care for potted New Guinea impatiens?
- How do you keep New Guinea impatiens alive?
- Why do New Guinea impatiens stopped flowering?
- How often do you water New Guinea impatiens?
Do New Guinea impatiens need sun or shade?
New Guinea impatiens grow best with about 4 to 6 hours of afternoon shade. In northern areas of the . S. and Canada, or where day temperatures are more moderate, the plants can tolerate full sun.
How do you keep New Guinea impatiens blooming?
Light Levels. A partially shady spot encourages flowering in New Guinea impatiens. Morning sun and afternoon shade provide the best light levels for these plants and promote prolific blooming. In areas of the garden that receive more than eight hours of sunlight a day, blooming is reduced.
How do you care for potted New Guinea impatiens?
Care
- The most important thing to remember about impatiens plants is to water them regularly. Keep them moist, but not too wet. If the plants dry out, they will lose their leaves. If you over-water the plants, this could encourage fungal diseases.
- Remember container plants will need more water.
How do you keep New Guinea impatiens alive?
Keep them in a bright sunny window or provide supplemental light to keep them going. Water throughout the winter as needed but do not fertilize the plants. Your plants will probably be struggling by late winter, with the short days and interior growing conditions.
Why do New Guinea impatiens stopped flowering?
Of all the possible reasons impatiens are not blooming, one of the most common is improper sun exposure. Impatiens plants bloom best with some shade, a requirement that often leads to misunderstanding. While some impatiens bloom well in full shade, for the most part they'll perform better with at least some sun.
How often do you water New Guinea impatiens?
New Guinea impatiens prefer consistently moist soil. However, they cannot tolerate soil that is soggy or too dry. If the soil dries out completely between watering, your plant may wilt or lose flowers. A thorough drench once each week is usually enough for plants grown outdoors.
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