Propagation methods of African impatiens

African impatiens stems and leaves show bright green, flowering, a variety of flowers, and rich colors, very eye-catching, is a beautiful potted flower. So, what is the breeding method of African impatiens?

What is the breeding method of African impatiens?

1. Sowing and propagation: African impatiens seeds are small, with 1700 to 1800 seeds per gram. Sterilized culture soil, rotten leaf soil and fine sand are used as substrates for sowing. The optimum temperature for germination was 22 ℃, and germinated 15-20 days after sowing.

2. Cuttage propagation: it can be carried out throughout the year. The sturdy tip branches with full growth and length of 10~12cm are cut and inserted into the sand bed. The suitable temperature is 20-25 ℃. They can take root in 20 days and pot plants in 30 days.

What are the cultivation techniques of African impatiens?

1. Planting

The seeds are usually sown from March to April in spring. It can be sown in the seedbed or directly in the courtyard flower bed. The seedlings grew fast and should be planted in the garden at the beginning of June after one transplant. If the sowing is postponed, the seedlings will be pots and can blossom on National Day.

2. Light and temperature

Like light, but also resistant to overcast, accept at least 4 hours of scattered sunlight every day. Shade should be carried out in summer to prevent excessive temperature and hot sun exposure. The suitable growth temperature is 16-26 ℃, and the ambient temperature at flowering stage should be controlled above 10 ℃. Enter the greenhouse in winter to prevent the cold.

3. Watering and fertilization

Irrigation should be made in time after planting. Pay attention to watering during the growing period, often keep the basin soil moist, especially in summer, but do not accumulate water and the soil is too wet for a long time. If Rain Water should pay more attention to drainage and waterlogging, otherwise the roots and stems are easy to rot. Fertilization should be diligent after planting, and special attention should be paid not to dry or wet. Never water wilting plants in the hot sun in summer. Especially in the flowering period, do not suffer from drought, otherwise it is easy to fall flowers.

4. Florescence control

If you want to postpone flowering, you can sow seeds in early July. The method of heart-picking can also be used to remove early flowers and buds, so that the plant continues to expand, topdressing once every 15-20 days. more buds will be formed after September to make them bloom on National Day.

African impatiens pot planting is suitable for balcony, windowsill and courtyard embellishment, very patient, interested friends can try to cultivate.