Parrot Impatience - Impatiens niamniamensis 1.9L pot
$25.00
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Parrot Impatience - Impatiens niamniamensis 1.9L pot
$25.00
The Parrot Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis), or Congo Cockatoo, is a tall growing up to 90cm, valued for its unique red, yellow, and green bird-shaped flowers. It thrives in shady, sheltered spots or as a houseplant, requiring moist, well-drained soil, and is highly sensitive to frost.
Key Care Information:
- Position: Thrives in partial to full shade; protect from cold winds and frost.
- Watering: water once a week through roughly
- Soil: Well draining.
- Feeding: Feed fortnightly during the growing season with a liquid fertilizer or use a slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Pruning: Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching and prune back hard in early spring.