What to do if Impatiens leaves are curling

1. Lack of water

Generally speaking, Impatiens is relatively easy to grow. Just give it enough water, but not too much. Everything should be just right. When Impatiens is trying to grow, it needs sufficient water, and it is best to water it every day. Of course, the temperature is high in summer and the soil is prone to dryness, so more watering is also required. On rainy days, attention should be paid to drainage. After the rain, the accumulated water in the flowerpot should be poured out in time to prevent the roots of the plant from rotting due to too much water. If you want to grow Impatiens healthily, you need to water it appropriately: too little watering can easily cause the leaves to curl; too much watering can cause water to accumulate for a long time, which may cause the flower roots to rot.

2. Lack of light

All things grow with the help of the sun, and the same is true for Impatiens. Without enough light, the leaves may curl. All plants are sun-loving, and nail grass needs at least 4 hours of sunlight every day. Especially when it is growing and blooming, it needs sunlight to protect it and ensure the normal operation of photosynthesis and metabolism. Of course, when the sun is scorching in the summer, it should be moved indoors, because what it needs is diffuse light, not direct sunlight. Just like water, light requires moderate sunlight. Lack of sunlight may cause the leaves to curl, while too much sunlight may cause the leaves to wilt.

3. Pests

Insect pests are a disaster for Impatiens. Aphids or whiteflies not only eat the leaves, rhizomes and flowers of the plant, but also leave their eggs on the leaves, causing the leaves to curl. If your Impatiens is well cared for and receives enough water and light, you can break open the curled leaves and check to see if there are eggs or larvae of pests such as aphids or whiteflies inside. If you find pests, you can catch them by hand or use pesticides. If you only plant a single Impatiens plant on your balcony, you can completely catch the insects manually; if you plant a large area, you will need to spray some pesticides.