Plant Care Impatiens Repens

Impatiens Repens

Also known as

Yellow Impatiens, Yellow Impatiens, Ceylon Balsam and Creeping Balsam

Taxonomy

Impatiens repens
Impatiens
Balsaminaceae
Ericales

How to care for Impatiens Repens

💦 Water

How often to water your Impatiens Repens

Water needs for Impatiens Repens
0.5 cups
every 9

Impatiens Repens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Impatiens Repens

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Yellow Impatiens in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Impatiens Repens: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Impatiens Repens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Impatiens Repens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Impatiens Repens in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Impatiens Repens

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Impatiens Repens: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Impatiens Repens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Impatiens Repens prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Impatiens Repens requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Yellow Impatiens Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Impatiens Repens prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Yellow Impatiens Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Impatiens Repens does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Yellow Impatiens →

When and How to Successfully Repot Yellow Impatiens →


💩 Fertilizer

Impatiens Repens should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Impatiens Repens is native to the Northern Hemisphere.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Impatiens Repens

Impatiens Repens

Impatiens Repens


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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