The propagation method of impatiens allows you to grow beautiful flowers easily
Introduction: If you are a gardening enthusiast, then impatiens are definitely one of the flowers you can't miss. Its beauty and elegance, whether for decoration or planting, are perfect for it. Today, we're going to show you how to propagate impatiens so you can grow beautiful flowers with ease.
1. Understand the characteristics of impatiens.
Before we start propagating impatiens, we need to understand its growth characteristics. Impatiens prefer warm, moist environments and have a higher need for sunlight. At the same time, it also has strict soil requirements, and it needs fertile, well-drained soil to grow well.
2. Choose the appropriate breeding method.
Impatiens can be propagated in two ways: seed propagation and cuttings propagation. Below we will introduce the specific steps of each of these two breeding methods.
Sowing and propagating. 1) Select the seed.
Choosing high-quality impatiens seeds is the key to successful propagation. It's best to choose seeds from reputable seed providers to ensure the quality and adaptability of the seeds.
2) Select the soil.
Impatiens prefer to grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Therefore, when choosing soil, you can choose some loose and not too sticky soil for planting.
3) Select the container.
Choose a round or square pot of the right size for planting, and the bottom of the pot needs to have drainage holes to prevent water accumulation.
4) Seeding method.
Fill the soil in a container and water until moist. Then sprinkle the seeds evenly on the surface of the soil, gently covering with a thin layer of soil. Finally, cover the surface of the basin with a layer of plastic wrap to maintain humidity and temperature.
5) Management and conservation.
Place the pot in a warm, sunny place and keep the temperature at around 20. Lift the plastic wrap every day to let the seeds breathe, but don't let the water evaporate too much. In about a week or so, you will see the seedlings unearthed!
Propagation by cuttings. 1) Select the branches.
Choose healthy impatiens shoots, preferably those with a few leaves. Cut the shoots into 5-8 cm segments, keeping 2 leaves.
2) Select the soil.
Again, choose loose and not too sticky soil for cuttings.
3) Select the container.
Choose a round or square pot of the right size for planting, and the bottom of the pot needs to have drainage holes.
4) Cuttings method: Fill the pot with moist soil, then dig a few small holes in the soil surface, insert the branches of impatiens into them, and gently compact the soil. Finally, cover the surface of the basin with a layer of plastic wrap to maintain humidity and temperature.
5) Manage and maintain the pot in a warm, sunny place and keep the temperature at about 20. Lift the plastic wrap every day to let the shoots breathe, but don't let the water evaporate too much. In about a week, you will see the cuttings taking root!
3. Maintenance skills.
Watering in moderation Impatiens prefer moist soil, but do not like excessively humid environments. Therefore, when watering, it is necessary to pay attention to the principle of appropriate amount, watering properly, and do not let the potting soil be too wet. At the same time, it is necessary to drain the water in time during the rainy season to avoid root rot caused by stagnant water. In addition, it should be noted that in the summer high temperature, the water evaporates quickly, and the amount of watering needs to be increased appropriatelyIn winter, the amount of watering should be reduced to avoid frostbite on the roots. The timing and frequency of watering can be adjusted according to the season and climate change, generally speaking, in summer or dry environment, you need to increase the number of watering, and in winter or humid environment, you can reduce the number of watering, in short, mastering the amount and frequency of watering is one of the keys to raising a good impatiens.
2.Fertilization should be reasonableImpatiens need sufficient nutrients to grow better, during the growth period, you can apply some organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer appropriately, but be careful not to over-fertilize, to avoid burning the root system, when fertilizing, you can make reasonable collocation and application according to the type of fertilizer and plant growth, generally speaking, organic fertilizer can provide comprehensive nutrition, but it needs to be fully decomposed before it can be used;Compound fertilizer can provide specific nutrients according to the needs of plant growth, when fertilizing, do not apply fertilizer on the plant or too close to the plant, so as not to cause burns or odor.
3.Impatiens may also be infested by pests and diseases, so it is necessary to pay attention to observation in daily maintenance, find and take control measures in time, and regularly spray some fungicides and insecticides to prevent and **. When discovering pests and diseases, you can choose the right agent and method according to the type and severity of pests and diseases, generally speaking, fungicides can prevent and fungal infections and other diseases;Insecticides can be used to control various insect pests, and when using pesticides, it is necessary to pay attention to the correct use according to the instructions, so as not to cause pesticide damage or affect the health of plants.
4.Impatiens need plenty of sunlight to grow better, and in daily maintenance, pots should be placed in a sunny place to ensure that they receive at least 6-8 hours of light every day.