Plant Care SunPatiens Impatiens

SunPatiens Impatiens

Taxonomy

Impatiens hawkeri 'SunPatiens'
Impatiens
Balsaminaceae
Ericales

How to care for SunPatiens Impatiens

💦 Water

How often to water your SunPatiens Impatiens

Water needs for SunPatiens Impatiens
0.5 cups
every 9

SunPatiens Impatiens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of SunPatiens Impatiens

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for SunPatiens Impatiens in your home

Light needs and placement for plant SunPatiens Impatiens: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

SunPatiens Impatiens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

SunPatiens Impatiens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of SunPatiens Impatiens in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize SunPatiens Impatiens

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for SunPatiens Impatiens: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your SunPatiens Impatiens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

SunPatiens Impatiens prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

SunPatiens Impatiens Water Frequency →

SunPatiens Impatiens Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

SunPatiens Impatiens requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

SunPatiens Impatiens Light Requirements →

SunPatiens Impatiens Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

SunPatiens Impatiens Toxicity to Cats →

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SunPatiens Impatiens Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

SunPatiens Impatiens prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

SunPatiens Impatiens Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

SunPatiens Impatiens does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for SunPatiens Impatiens →

When and How to Successfully Repot SunPatiens Impatiens →


💩 Fertilizer

SunPatiens Impatiens should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize SunPatiens Impatiens →


🌎 Native Region

SunPatiens Impatiens is native to the Northern Hemisphere.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for SunPatiens Impatiens

SunPatiens Impatiens

SunPatiens Impatiens


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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