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Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot impatiens)

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
0.9m
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity

Plant details

Botanical name

Impatiens niamniamensis

Other names

Parrot impatiens, Parrot plant, Congo cockatoo, Impatiens congolensis

Genus

Impatiens 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

Habit

Erect

Flower

Red, Yellow in All seasons

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil , Aphids Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil , Aphids

Botryosphaeria fungus Botryosphaeria fungus

General care

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings

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Where to grow

Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot impatiens) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 1-2 years.

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.

Soil type

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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Botanical name

Impatiens niamniamensis

Other names

Parrot impatiens, Parrot plant, Congo cockatoo, Impatiens congolensis

Genus

Impatiens 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.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect

Colour

Flower

Red, Yellow in All seasons

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil , Aphids

Specific diseases

Botryosphaeria fungus

General care

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot impatiens) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 1-2 years.

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.

Soil type

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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