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We have a beautiful impatiens plant indoors that is putting out lots of lovely blossoms. However, some of the stalks are getting long and leggy. Can you please advise me on how to keep the plant full and bushy, rather than leggy? Thank you very much.
Hi April, Impatiens need to be pinched back constantly to keep them full, otherwise they are prone to "legginess"; keep them well irrigated and pinch them frequently. Make certain that they are out of the afternoon sun also, morning sun and then shade is the ticket to success. Nick
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nick mccann
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I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
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Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
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Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
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Associates Degree
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I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
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