Plant Care Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'

Taxonomy

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'
Impatiens
Balsaminaceae
Ericales

How to care for Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'

💦 Water

How often to water your Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'

Water needs for Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'
0.5 cups
every 9

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' 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.


🪴 Soil

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' 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!


🌎 Native Region

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' is native to the Northern Hemisphere.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'

Impatiens 'Sun Harmony Scarlet'


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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