New Guinea Impatiens and Heather Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
  
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
Ammonium Nitrate
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Watering New Guinea Impatiens and Heather
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of New Guinea Impatiens and Heather Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking New Guinea Impatiens and Heather care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering New Guinea Impatiens and Heather is as follows:
Watering New Guinea Impatiens in Summer: Ample Water
Watering New Guinea Impatiens in Winter: Ample Water
Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water
New Guinea Impatiens and Heather Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About New Guinea Impatiens and Heather diseases is very important factor of New Guinea Impatiens and Heather Care. These plant's diseases are:
- New Guinea Impatiens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes and Whiteflies
- Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt
New Guinea Impatiens and Heather Pruning
Pruning is an important part of New Guinea Impatiens and Heather care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. New Guinea Impatiens and Heather pruning is done as follows:
New Guinea Impatiens pruning: Prune prior to new growth
Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. New Guinea Impatiens and Heather fertilizers are as follows:
- New Guinea Impatiens fertilizers: Water soluble fertilizers
- Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate