Is Impatiens a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Does Impatiens prefer shade or sun?

Impatiens is a sun-loving plant. It has very high requirements for light during its growth process, and the plant can also tolerate a certain high temperature environment. If the plant is allowed to grow in a shady environment for a long time, the plant is likely to grow tall.

Impatiens basking in the sun

Impatiens has very high requirements for light. It needs to be given at least 4 hours of diffuse light every day to meet the growth needs of the plant. In summer, it needs to be properly shaded to prevent sunburn.

Impatiens can be exposed to the sun and can tolerate certain high temperatures, but it is afraid of strong sunlight. Scattered light is most conducive to the growth of the plant.

Impatiens growth habits

Impatiens is a herbaceous flower that likes sunlight, but is heat-resistant but not cold-resistant. It likes to grow in a warm, humid and well-lit environment, and it is best to grow on a flat terrain and loose and fertile soil.

Impatiens is native to China and India, and is more suitable for growing in a warm, well-lit environment. Therefore, you must pay attention to keeping warm in winter. If you want to keep it indoors, you can place it in a balcony, living room, study, etc.