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 San Diego, California.

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.

San Diego, California

47% Low

Growing Impatiens Repens in San Diego right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in San Diego is currently medium 👌.

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

Sunlight will increase by 24.5% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

San Diego is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Diego is expected to increase by 24.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.7 megajoules of energy per …

Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, San Diego is getting an average of 9.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 7.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of da…

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 San Diego, California ⛅.

Impatiens Repens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Impatiens Repens

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Impatiens Repens: 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 Impatiens Repens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Impatiens Repens

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 22nd, 2023

The growing potential in San Diego is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to rep…