Impatiens agumbeana – Flowering plants

Impatiens agumbeana is a rare ornamental flowering plant that grows on mossy tree trunks. It has 1.4 inches long leaf-stalks and the leaf-blade is ovate-elliptic, saw-toothed on margins. It produces 2 cm long pinkish-white flowers and the flowering stems are up to 10-15 cm long. Lateral sepals are ovate, median sepal saucer-shaped, spur slightly sickle-shaped, broader and flattened distally, blunt at the tip.

Scientific classification

Family: Balsaminaceae
Genus: Impatiens
Species: I. agumbeana
Scientific Name: Impatiens agumbeana
Common Name: Agumbe Balsam

How to grow and care for Impatiens agumbeana

Light

It thrives best in bright light to partial shade for healthy growth. In an area with very hot summers, plant them in partial shade, or shade them from the afternoon sun. An excessive amount of sun may cause browning of foliage, though a lot of shade may make the balsam plant leggy and flowerless.

Soil

Impatiens agumbeana grows well in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained, peat moss-based potting mix.

Water

Water regularly, Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Flowering plants are thirsty, and they dry out quickly in containers, so check them often. Impatiens will quickly wilt if they are allowed to dry out.

Temperature

Impatiens agumbeana prefers average room temperatures 60°F – 75°F / 16°C – 24°C. In winter do not let the temperature fall below 13°C (55°F).

Fertilizer

Fertilize every two weeks from spring through fall with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Propagation:

Impatiens agumbeana can be easily propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Sow impatiens seeds in spring or early summer. Germination takes 10 to 20 days at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Take 10 cm stem tip cuttings in spring or summer. They’ll root easily in water or moist soil.

Pests and Diseases:

Impatiens are susceptible to Spider mites, flower thrips, root-knot nematode, whiteflies, and aphids, especially under glass. Caterpillars outdoors. Gray mold, impatiens necrotic spot virus, fungal leaf spots, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Pseudomonas leaf spot, and Verticillium Wilt. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.