How much humidity does Impatiens Repens like?

Impatiens Repens doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Impatiens Repens?

Impatiens Repens 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!

Should I fertilize my Impatiens Repens?

Impatiens Repens is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Which region is Impatiens Repens native to?

Impatiens Repens is native to the Northern Hemisphere .

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Q: How often should I water my Impatiens Repens?

Impatiens Repens 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Impatiens Repens need?

Impatiens Repens 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 🏡.

Also known as

Yellow Impatiens, Yellow Impatiens, Ceylon Balsam and Creeping Balsam

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Impatiens repens

Genus

Impatiens

Family

Balsaminaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Impatiens Repens

Water

How often to water your Impatiens Repens

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

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

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Atlanta, Georgia

38% Low

Growing Impatiens Repens in Atlanta right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 26th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Atlanta is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 25.7% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

Atlanta is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Atlanta is expected to increase by 25.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.5 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 29th, 2023

This month, Atlanta is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Impatiens Repens: 1ft from a window

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ⛅.

Impatiens Repens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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