Time

African Impatiens has the function of self sowing. It spreads and propagates after the seeds are mature

However, when raising African Impatiens, cutting can also be carried out, especially the double petal varieties

The best time for cutting propagation of African Impatiens is in spring and autumn

Cuttings

In cutting propagation of African Impatiens, appropriate cuttings should be selected. Generally, it is better to use the terminal bud for cutting, because the growth of the terminal bud makes the faster and the rooting speed is also very fast

When cutting cuttings, cuttings with terminal buds and branches with 3-5 nodes are usually cut, with a length of about 5-10cm. Note that the flowers and buds should be removed, and the leaves in the lower part should be removed

Colonization

First, prepare a flowerpot with a diameter of 7.5cm, install perlite, be careful not to fill it, and then insert the cuttings into the soil. A pot can cut 3-5 branches

After cutting, the basin mouth can be covered with fresh-keeping film, which is conducive to Cutting Rooting. Generally, African Impatiens can take root in 2 / 3 weeks after cutting, and then it can be transplanted and planted

When transplanting and planting, fill the flowerpot with soil, then put the plants in, fill it with soil and compact the soil. Note that it is possible to pick the heart after planting and shape a good plant type