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- Q.My Impatiens Are Dying - I have a 20 ft. planter of them and they seem to be rotting or being cut at ground level. ...
- Q.My Impatiens Are Dying - I planted several flats of impatiens, which have done for 10+ years. They were doing great. . .then started looking ...
- Q.My Impatiens Are Wilting, Not Flowering, Losing Leaves Have A Powdery White - Have a white powdery substance on underside of leaf. What is it? And how should I treat it?
- Q.Our Impatiens Have Suddenly Lost Foliage - Our impatiens have suddenly lost foliage. What is wrong?
- Q.Impatiens Are Being Attacked - My beautiful bed of these flowers is a disaster. Something is stripping the leaves and flowers, leaving these long unsightly ...
- Q.Impatiens - Impatiens, almost overnight, lose blooms then leaves until all that is left are ugly stems. What could it be and ...
- Q.What Could Be Killing My Impatiens? - My impatiens, both in pots and in beds, are just stems. I have been growing them for 40+ years and have never ...
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roselawn on
July 25, 2012Q.My impatiens are dying
I have a 20 ft. planter of them and they seem to be rotting or being cut at ground level. They have been poor looking this year. Our area has had high temp, humidity and plenty of rain. I am going to have to dig them all up and would like to put something else in there for the remainder of the growing season. What needs to be done with the soil? And what caused this problem?
- Answered by
nancypants0204 on
July 27, 2012A.Sounds like possibly a pest problem, like cutworms, in which case I have found a pesticide granule works well and doesn't harm the plants. Also, I have noticed some of mine look like this in poorly drained, compacted soil. I will be working in some compost and possibly a little sand to these areas of my garden and try again myself, once my cuttings have rooted from the healthy bed of flowers.
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cameron9 on
August 1, 2012Q.My impatiens are dying
I planted several flats of impatiens, which have done for 10+ years. They were doing great. . .then started looking sickly and dying off. Only the stems are left. I went back to the greenhouse I purchased from, they weren't of much help. First, I was told root system was fine, and I didn't water enough, then I was told I watered too much. I live in Syracuse, NY and we have had a hot summer, but it has been hot in prior years and my flowers were fine. Leaves start to turn light green, then the flowers start to thin out, then just the stems are left.
Answered by
Nikki on
August 2, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article will help with pinpointing the likely cause of the plants' demise: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-problems.htm
Just in case you cannot save them, you may want to take some cuttings (provided you still have some healthy foliage). They propagate easily and this way you can continue to enjoy them. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-rooting.htm
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JenJM on
August 2, 2012A.sounds like some sort of insect infestation like spider mites did you try spraying them? (I don't really like using insecticides, but sometimes you have to take drastic measures) JenJM
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czawadzke on
August 7, 2012Q.My impatiens are wilting, not flowering, losing leaves have a powdery white
Have a white powdery substance on underside of leaf. What is it? And how should I treat it?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 7, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The powdery residue is from a fungal issue called powdery mildew. You can try treating the plant with neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
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funeraldm on
August 25, 2012Q.Our Impatiens Have Suddenly Lost Foliage
Our impatiens have suddenly lost foliage. What is wrong?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 27, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The soil may have become too wet, which could have led to rotting of the roots or a fungal infection. Treat with a fungicide and allow the soil to dry out some.
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Flowercam on
September 3, 2012Q.Impatiens are being attacked
My beautiful bed of these flowers is a disaster. Something is stripping the leaves and flowers, leaving these long unsightly stems. I have dug into the soil and there is no evidence of slugs. Whatever it is, it has moved through the entire bed of over 250 plants.
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would venture to guess that either slugs or cutworms are the culprit in question. Slugs normally feed at night, which is why you wouldn't see them. Neem oil may help with cutworms, as well as most other insect pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm
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highgarden on
September 3, 2012A.Try spraying with greenfly treatment and keep the slug pellets down if you live in wet area. Good luck
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ametra on
September 16, 2012Q.Impatiens
Impatiens, almost overnight, lose blooms then leaves until all that is left are ugly stems. What could it be and what can I do?
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 17, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-problems.htm
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ametra on
September 22, 2012Q.what could be killing my impatiens?
My impatiens, both in pots and in beds, are just stems. I have been growing them for 40+ years and have never before had this happen. I am in middle Tennessee and a lot of my friends have had the same problem. HELP!!!
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 24, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article will help with pinpointing the likely cause of the plants’ demise: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-problems.htm
Just in case you cannot save them, you may want to take some cuttings (provided you still have some healthy foliage). They propagate easily and this way you can continue to enjoy them. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-rooting.htm
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