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Possibly it is one of the stem rot fungal diseases. Over-watering can be one cause, especially in humid or still weather. Copper-oxychloride can help, or remove plants and burn. Don't try replanting impatiens or similar there for a couple of years.
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Why are Impatien stems rotting and breaking off at the base when the leaves and blossums appear healthy and there is no evidence of insect activity?
Overwatering can cause the stems to rot and break off.
Can impatiens be trimmed to keep them from becoming so leggy?
Yes, impatiens can be trimmed off about half way down their stems making them shorter and more compact blooms.
What animals eat impatiens?
Deer love to eat Impatiens. They just ate our neighbors Impatiens last night....barely a one left! !
What kind of plants have soft flexible stems?
which is a very sall plant with soft stems
Do dragonflies lay eggs on flower buds?
They lay their eggs in plant stems rotting wood or wet soil.
When was Impatiens hawkeri created?
Impatiens hawkeri was created in 1886.
When was Bombus impatiens created?
Bombus impatiens was created in 1863.
When was Coprinellus impatiens created?
Coprinellus impatiens was created in 1821.
When was Impatiens platypetala created?
Impatiens platypetala was created in 1846.
Where do impatiens grow best?
Impatiens grow best in part to full shade.
My reflection about new guinea impatiens?
The New Guinea impatiens are a wonderful choice when used as hanging flowers and in the pots.
How do you care for impatiens?
It depends. I have found that most impatiens prefer shade, and need water, especially if they are in a pot. New Guinea impatiens can take full sun, but again, watering is very important.
