I hadn't watched this one before! I'm surprised to see impatiens being propagated like this! In Brazil their popular name is "Maria-Sem-Vergonha", which translates to something like "No-shame-Mary", because it grows anywhere it can find not too strong light and good moisture levels. You will find the bright magenta and the orange-red varieties easily in the wild, and they will frequently show up spontaneously in shaded gardens around here. But different colors and larger flowers may be nursery grown, I suppose.

@plantpropagator

7 ай бұрын

Yeah - this is my first video and, it has received more views that most of my orchid videos. This is one of the reasons that I want to try this type of content again - there seem to be more people interested in this type of video, which was where I started out.....

@Naturamorpho

7 ай бұрын

I don't think it is so much because it is about this or that kind of plant, but because it is very much a "hands on" type of content. And "hands on" with orchid seeds is regarded as out of reach for most plant lovers and people in general. Most will give up when they see the equipment involved... That is why I chose to make that "at home sowing" video series. And even so, it is not all that much of an audience hit! I agree with your new approach for '24, although I love every bit of your orchid content!@@plantpropagator

Thanks for the clear instructions. I just bought a pot of impatience at the nursery this weekend and paid $16 for it. At that price, it would cost a lot to plant as many as I planned! So I'm going to try this. Great video!

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and good luck - it is as easy as it looks!!

Great video will try and let you know.

@plantpropagator

Ай бұрын

Thanks - if you have any issues, let me know. Impatiens are really very easy to propagate. The soil is probably the most important thing. Bad soil will lead to rotting of cuttings. Good luck!!

Loved ur beautiful explanation n tips 4 propagation of Impatiens. Thank u 4 sharing👌👌🙏

@plantpropagator

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your comment - I am glad that you found my video useful!

Thank you 😊

@plantpropagator

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Happy Propagating.

So glad I found you! I need 50 plants.Thishelpd tremendously! I would like to know the time frame from pot A to pot B. Even without that info this was great help!!

@plantpropagator

Жыл бұрын

The time of rooting and plant establishment depends on a few things, most importantly temperature. Under ideal conditions, it takes only 2 weeks for roots to grow and the plant to establish. Of course, this can take longer when the conditions are not right. If you do not use rooting powder or the right soil, this may not work at all. Finally, there may be some varieties that are less responsive. This has worked for me consistently so you can give it a try and see what happens.

I'm glad I found your channel, I've really enjoyed the content and I'm learning a lot about propagation with cuttings. I do have one question though, tangentially related: I have a purple impatiens balsam similar to the one you showed in the video, which seems to flower only once a year ever since I got it, and it produces some seed pods that "explode" when they're ready as it's usual with this species. Thing is, the seed pods are always empty, I even rigged a little bag to catch the pods to confirm I'm not letting them spill, but there's really nothing inside them. Why does this happen? At this point I'm gonna have to propagate mine with cuttings, but I'm still curious about the lack of seeds, thank you for your time.

@plantpropagator

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that question - it is a good one. You can harvest the seed capsule a little early and open it up early to see if there are any immature seeds in there - they will be green before they mature and a little bigger than the mature brown seed. If there are no seeds as you suggest, the plants may either be sterile or have incompatibility for self pollination. This occurs in plants to make sure that selfing does not occur, which is not good for maintaining diversity in populations. You should also know that seed may not be true to type. This means that seedlings from your purple impatiens may not have the exact same color as the parent. So, your best option is to do that you mention, propagate the plant from cuttings to clone the parent. You will be certain that you ge the exact same color flowers and it really does not take that long. Thanks for your comment and happy propagating!

Thank you for a clear and simple demo on propagating impatience. How long do you usually wait to plant them in the ground?

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and for watching - I usually wait 4-6 weeks but it really depends on the vigor of the cutting and the conditions - the cutting/plant will tell you. If you remove the plants from the pot, like I show at the end of the video, you should be able to clearly see the roots. If you have a lot of roots, time to plant. If you do not see any, put the plant/soil back in the pot and wait. I hope that this helps.

Thanks for a great explanation of how to propagate. How to grow in winter?

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

If it gets cold where you are in the winter, a sunny windowsill inside should be OK for survival. But, you may not get many flowers under these conditions. If they get too tall, cut them back and make more for planting outside in the spring! They will continue to flower with good soil and strong light. Impatiens are not cold tolerant.

Great info. Great instruction. How long did it take to get the cuttings to larger plant that was shown?

@plantpropagator

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I am in Southwest Florida and everything grows really quickly here because it is so warm for most of the year. It only takes about a month for the small cuttings to reach the size shown in my video. In another 1-2 months, they start getting leggy and the cuttings are a good way to keep the plants small and rapidly growing. It may take 6 weeks to reach a nice size in cooler regions...

I'm in zone 6. Just prior to the first fall frost, I dig up my geraniums, remove the dirt from the roots, then put them in a cardboard box and place them in a corner of my basement. On or near the first day of Dec. Jan. and Feb., I take them out of the box and let the roots soak in water for around 15 minutes. Then dry them off good to prevent mold and rot, and back in the box they go. Around mid March or so I pot them up and they come to life. On average, I'd estimate I lose 1-2 tips, and sometimes a full branch, but probably 80-90% of each plant survives and thrives. Saves me a lot of money than if I had to buy new geraniums each year, plus I really enjoy the whole process. Do you think that process will work with impatiens?

@plantpropagator

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment - I am sorry but I have not done this myself and do not know if it will work. It cannot hurt to give it a try. I think that impatiens are a little less sturdy than geraniums but it might work... You might have to peak at plants a little more frequently than once in the winter but I say try it!!

can you do this in vermiculite to start?

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

Sure - I think that you can use vermiculite but I have never used it for cuttings .I mostly use it as an additive to other mixes. I like using the soilless mix (Miracle Gro Moisture Control) because it is easier to find than vermiculite and it really works well. Thanks for watching!

Could you use that rooting hormone on Cattleya orchids

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

I do not know - so, I took a quick look at the scientific literature and found nothing on that - suggesting that it does not work the same way. I did find some information online (not in the scientific literature) about using Keiki paste for faster rooting and general orchid growth but Keiki past contains a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT growth regulator (cytokinin). I also found a KZread video on "successful" use of IBA in all orchids for stimulation of root growth but that was not scientifically valid at all. So, your idea is intriguing but I could not find any valid reports of using rooting hormones to induce root formation in Cattleyas.

@steveortez2613

2 жыл бұрын

@@plantpropagator what is the cost when someone wants to clone or replicate a rear plant . I’ve seen how you grow orchids from seeds if some one where to contract you what would you change

@steveortez2613

2 жыл бұрын

@@plantpropagator in September I took a leap into the orchid hobby and purchased about 43 Cattleya seedling from different vendors some slightly bigger than other’s so far I’ve only lost 3 I keep them under LED Lights on my window what I’ve definitely noticed that there growing characteristics very from different vendors 1 thing I do use is calmag and seaweed extract the one thing I didn’t take into account is that it might take from 3 to 5 years for them to bloom based on species what I don’t understand is how some species can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars if they can be cloned

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveortez2613 Hi Steve, I am not yet set up for flasking services but I am considering it in the future. You can find some flasking service providers here: www.orchidmall.com/supplies.htm. The rates seem to be about $15 for each mother flask and additional charges for each replate. Some of these providers will clone mature plants of certain orchid types.

@plantpropagator

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveortez2613 Although orchids can be cloned, it still takes a long time to multiply the clone, deflask the cloned orchid and recover plants. For older named plants, there can be ample supply. For new hybrids and award winners, it still takes a few years to multiply the cloned plant. Orchids grow slowly and it is a supply-and-demand thing.

How long does it survive?

@plantpropagator

Жыл бұрын

If you are asking how long the plant lives under ideal conditions, like most plants, they will keep on growing as long as the pathogens or cool weather do not stop them. I have impatiens that I have grown for years - they get long and stringy so they need to be trimmed but they continue to grow in warm southwest Florida year round.

I love to get some elephant ears babies, love to grow please let me know.

@plantpropagator

Ай бұрын

If you are my neighbor, please stop by and I can share some babies. If you are located somewhere else, you can ask a neighbor that grows these or pick them up at a Lowes or Home Depot, which also carry these wonderful plants. Thanks for your comment.