Impatiens seeds can explode when they ripen and dry out on the plant. The seed pods burst open when touched or when they are ready to disperse their seeds, scattering them in the surrounding area for propagation.
Ripe fruits of Impatiens when touched burst suddenly. The fruit valves roll inwards and the seeds ejected with great force and get dispersed in all directions.
To collect seeds from impatiens, wait for the seed pods to turn brown and start to split open. Remove the pods from the plant and allow them to dry completely. Once dry, gently open the pods and collect the seeds for storage.
The explosion of pods for dispersal by natural seed-fall, wildlife or wind describes the way that the jewel weed disperses seeds. The annual in question (Impatiens capensis) produces pendant (hanging) pods after the orange, three-lobed flower's pollination by bees and hummingbirds. Seeds that explode in response to light breezes and touches will be called projectiles.
One example is Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). Now a common weed growing head height in damp areas (river banks and ditches) the ripe seeds explode and disperse when brushed against by a walker or animal.
Impatiens seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days when kept in a warm and moist environment. Some varieties may take longer, but most should sprout within two weeks. Be sure to provide consistent moisture and indirect light to support germination.
Ripe fruits of Impatiens when touched burst suddenly. The fruit valves roll inwards and the seeds ejected with great force and get dispersed in all directions.
Examples of flowers with ballistic seeds include sweet peas, lupines, milkweed, California poppies, impatiens and Wisteria. Wisteria, a vine with fragrant purple or white flowers, produces pods that resemble peas. After they have matured and dried and the weather is hot and dry, the pods explode, sending seeds up to 70 feet away from the parent plant. It is the drying of the pod that supplies the force for the ejection of the seeds; the seeds themselves do not explode. As a pod dries, tension builds in the tissue of the pod walls, causing it to split suddenly, which hurls the seeds away, sometimes with an audible popping sound.
To collect seeds from impatiens, wait for the seed pods to turn brown and start to split open. Remove the pods from the plant and allow them to dry completely. Once dry, gently open the pods and collect the seeds for storage.
The explosion of pods for dispersal by natural seed-fall, wildlife or wind describes the way that the jewel weed disperses seeds. The annual in question (Impatiens capensis) produces pendant (hanging) pods after the orange, three-lobed flower's pollination by bees and hummingbirds. Seeds that explode in response to light breezes and touches will be called projectiles.
One example is Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). Now a common weed growing head height in damp areas (river banks and ditches) the ripe seeds explode and disperse when brushed against by a walker or animal.
The explosion of pods for dispersal by natural seed-fall, wildlife or wind describes the way that the jewel weed disperses seeds. The annual in question (Impatiens capensis) produces pendant (hanging) pods after the orange, three-lobed flower's pollination by bees and hummingbirds. Seeds that explode in response to light breezes and touches will be called projectiles.
Impatiens seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days when kept in a warm and moist environment. Some varieties may take longer, but most should sprout within two weeks. Be sure to provide consistent moisture and indirect light to support germination.
Bombus impatiens was created in 1863.
Coprinellus impatiens was created in 1821.
Impatiens hawkeri was created in 1886.
Impatiens platypetala was created in 1846.
Yes, balsam plants can grow from seeds. These seeds are typically small and can be sown directly into the soil or started indoors before being transplanted outdoors once they have developed into seedlings.