my impatience plants are dying by wilting. the stem is rotting from within. pls suggest remedies?

Question

i notice that a healthy plant suddenly starts rotting. pls help.

also suggest manures for healthy growth and large size blooms

Answer 1

This sounds like Rhizoctonia crown rot. Rhizoctonia solani.
Infection first appears as a general decline, yellowing, and wilting of the entire plant. This is usually followed by complete collapse of the plant. Brown to black lesions can often be seen at the base of the stem, usually at the soil line.

Control can be difficult once plants are infected so prevention is important. It is helpful to avoid overwatering, especially in heavy soils, and to avoid watering directly into the crown area of the plant. Adequate spacing between the plants can promote good air circulation. Highly symptomatic plants can be rogued and removed since recovery is unlikely. Control can also be achieved with the use of fungicide sprays applied as soon as symptoms are visible. Among the compounds registered for use are iprodione and thiophanate-methyl. Consult the label for dosage rates and safety precautions

For great growth spurts try Miracle Grow.

Answer 2

I have the same problem with my impatience too. I dont have them in direct sun, I dont overwater (i do sometimes underwater though). but still, they're hanging on for dear life.

I think my problem is that the plant rootsystem has outgrown the container. either that or the nutrients are depleted from the soil. I have not had blooms for about 8 months under these conditions, and when i have the time, i will to transplant and either add bokashi to the new soil, or water using EM. www.scdworld.com. its some microbial ecology-renewing culture. it lasts forever. good stuff. anyway. that worked last time the plant outgrew the container. thats how i know i need to do it again. anyway. you may have a fungus. EM can help with that too, actually. it only takes a couple of drips into your watering cup, or a teaspoon per gallon of water. i use it in everything. anyway. i hope it isnt too late for your plant! i hope this helps!

Answer 3

Agree, too much water. They do not like wet feet. Take what cuttings you can, remover lower leaves, plunk them in a clear glass of water. They will root in about a week, transplant cuttings in pots. The mother plant, sadly is gone, but you can save the kids.

I like composted horse manure for outside use. My cousin insists on chicken manure. For inside plants, Miracle Grow.

Answer 4

sounds like your impatience has died from some bug invasion .cut the stems down to the soil and water in some dynamic lifter which is an excellent plant food for all plants they will come back good as new just give them time

Answer 5

I't appears your plants are getting to much water. As for the fertilizer I have always used Miracle Gro as per the manufacturers instructions.You can also foliar feed the plants with it all the instructions are on the box. Good Luck

Answer 6

Its 'coz season is changing my dear.
U should pour less water n keep them in sunny place.
For good fertz/manures try it in Longs, Target or any good Plant Shop.
Hope u'll hv good blooms soon. Remember me when u see them. bye.

Answer 7

Sounds like you are over watering them. Impatients really require little care, just water them when they are dry and give them an all purpose fertalizer such as miracle grow.

Answer 8

IMPATIENCE IS A PLANT WHO DO NOT LOVE DIRECT SUN!PRINCIPAL ENEMIES OF IMPATIENCE ARE SOME LITTLE SPIDERS[ON THE BACK OF THE LEAVES] THEY CAN BE REMOVE SPREEING WEEKLY WATER ON PLANT AND NEVER LET THE SOIL TO DRY!ANOTHER POPULAR NAME OF THE PLANT IS DRUNK PLANT.....YOU UNDERSTAND WHY!!!

Answer 9

are u over watering them cow manure is the best.

Answer 10

Sounds like you are overwatering and they have root rot.