I had an impatien plant for 2 years...it was a gift from one of my children for Mother's Day. Anyway, it lived in a hanging basket and was fine. I would give it a shot of liquid Miracle-gro about every three months. For both years, I repotted it in the early summer and put it outside for the warm months. It did wonderfully outdoors, blooming profusely. I was even able to root a second plant from a bit that broke off. The first year, I brought the plants back in, and the blooming stopped for the winter, but the plants were leafy and well. This year, when I brought them back in, they turned sickly and limp, the stems became wrinkled and mushy and sections began dying. I tried covering them with a clear plastic bag to protect from drafts, but they just looked worse. They're still alive, but almost all of the leaves have gone and the stems all have a pointed, dried end. Can I save my Mother's Day plant??
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It sounds like too much water/moisture. Impatiens are quite hardy though - all is not lost. Pinch back all wrinkled, mushy parts to a healthy "joint" on the stem. Keep in a warm indirect/sunny place and be careful not to over water, over feed, etc. I don't think the plastic bag is necessary. Replant outside when it is warmer and then feed and water per usual. I have had impatiens wilt/mush-up and be tromped over and still come back the next year...they are more hardy than you think! Don't be impatient w/ your impatiens (sorry...couldn't resist ;)
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