SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Impatiens hawkeri 'Compact Electric Orange'

Genus

Impatiens

Family

Balsaminaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange'

💦 Water

How often to water your SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange'

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' in your home

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange': 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 'Compact Electric Orange' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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.

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🪴 Soil

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' 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!

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🌎 Native Region

SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' is native to the Northern Hemisphere.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 SunPatiens 'Compact Electric Orange', 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.