Impatiens have about one thousand species and are sometimes known as jewelweeds or hint - me - nots . Most impatiens are less than half a metre tall but there are several mintage that have been make out to rise up to two metre . The leaves of these plants are shiny and a especial coating on the undersurface pass them a very greasy feel .
The leaves are known to reflect Christ Within off of the water that call for on the leaf . Many people cover the phenomenon as being prism like . Many of the bloom are horn mold and grow to a few centimeters to an column inch in length . However , some species do have flattened blossom with with child petals and a tiny goad - like eye . Impatiens can be found in virtually every semblance .
Growing Requirements for Impatiens
Impatiens need to be sown indoorssix to eight weeks before being planted outside . Once plant outdoors , around spring time but after the last frost , they should be plant in domain with good sunlight and upright soil quality . Impatiens have a rapid ontogenesis rate and do very well as houseplants . They brandish in windowpane box , hanging baskets , and mountain . The flower will bloom in early summer and last until fall .
Taking Care of Impatiens
The flora , whether being kept indoors or outdoors , should be watered regularly . The soil should be kept moist but not wet , and thus the ground needs be drained well . Also , the water require to be room temperature . Impatiens should be fertilize once every two weeks .
History and Uses of Impatiens
Impatiens are often used in North American home cure in ordering to treat soft afflictions such as worm collation , bee stings , and poisonous substance ivy rashes . Also in ancient culture impatien petals were used as constituent in nail polish , hair dye , and other looker supplies .
The plant is native to North America but was imported to Europe in the 19th and twentieth centuries . The plants are normally used in habitation remedy in these cultures as well .
Impatiens Diseases and Pests
Impatiens are susceptible to tomato spotted wilt virus which causes bleb and pustules on the leaf . This picky disease infects upwards of three hundred dissimilar plant . However , late scientific studies show that the song infecting impatiens is slimly unlike and therefore has been rename the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus . This virus can also cause scrubby growth , deform leave , collapsing stem , and in extreme cases , death . The computer virus is most outstanding in glasshouse environments . Special spray can address this disease .
Spider tinge and aphid can severely damage impatiens in the height of the time of year . However , childlike and even insecticide treatments can keep the problem at bay .
Additional Information on Impatiens
Additional Information about Impatiens can be found on the following websites :
Clemson Cooperative Extension coversImpatiens
PennState Extension coversImpatiens disease
