Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot impatiens)
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0.9m max. spread |
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0.9m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Impatiens niamniamensis
Other names: Parrot impatiens, Parrot plant, Congo cockatoo, Impatiens congolensis
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Genus: Impatiens
Species: I. niamniamensis - I. niamniamensis is an tender, erect, short-lived perennial with dark brown stems bearing spirally-arranged, ovate to elliptic, scalloped, dark green leaves and, at any time of year, narrow, hooded, spurred, bright red and yellow flowers blooming from the leaf axils.
Impatiens niamniamensis is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow, Red in All seasons
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Erect
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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil , Aphids
Specific diseases: Botryosphaeria fungus
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot impatiens) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation: Grow in a sheltered, partially shaded spot in moist but well-drained soil. Under glass, grow in loamless or loam-based compost in bright, filtered light with moderate to high humidity. In growth, water moderately and feed monthly.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Shade, Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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flower pollination
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do you need multiple plants to pollinate the flowers of this plant or can you pollinate flowers from the same plant with each other?
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- Posted: Sun. 23rd January 2011 18:07
- Last reply: Mon. 24th January 2011 20:35
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