impatiens
hawkeri
hawkeri
Care level
Easy
This cheerful bloomer produces large, showy flowers in vibrant colors that seem to float above its glossy green leaves like little butterflies. Unlike its shade-loving relatives, it thrives in brighter conditions and rewards gardeners with nearly continuous blooms in an impressive array of colors from pure white to deep purple.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (15°C - 30°C)
Fertilization frequency
High
Weekly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The impatiens hawkeri can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.