Description
Impatiens geniculata (also called Knee-joint Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is typically found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, and is characterized by its white and pink flowers, and its long, slender stems with a jointed knee-like structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens geniculata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens geniculata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in spring or summer. It is also self-seeding and can spread rapidly.