How to propagate & grow Impatiens from cuttings

Propagating Impatiens plants from cuttings couldn’t be easier and you’ll soon have homegrown Impatiens to share with friends and family.
The first step in growing Impatiens from cuttings is selecting a healthy ‘mother’ plant to take cuttings from. Avoid weak and diseased plants as these traits will carry into your propagated Impatiens plants. In this video I used Impatiens Auricoma x bicaudata, a vigorous shrubby Impatiens hybrid who’s parents originate from Madagascar.
Look for healthy fresh growth on your parent Impatiens plant and make your cut using clean tools. Always cut below a node as this will increase the chances of your cutting forming roots.
Impatiens cuttings lose water through their leaves and will quickly dehydrate so we need to take action to reduce this process. Remove all but the top two leaves from your Impatiens cutting, you can punch them off or cut them away using your clean secateurs. If the remaining two leaves are large it’s recommended that you cut them in half as this will further help reduce the amount of water lost before root formation.
If your Impatiens cutting is producing flowers or flower buds then you will need to remove these. Producing flowers consumes vast amounts of the plants energy reserves and we want to encourage all that energy to go into root formation.
Finally, sit your prepared Impatiens cutting material in a glass of fresh water on a cool windowsill. Change the water every two or three days to prevent stagnation and rot. In 3-6 weeks you should see plenty of healthy young white roots growing out from your Impatiens stem.
Pot up your rooted Impatiens cuttings into 9cm pots using multipurpose compost and your new Impatiens plants will quickly grow away.
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[@chriswright4781]

I trust any gardener with your accent and a soil colored shirt & hat. Thank you!

[@GrowParadise]

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[@PurplePaisley1292]

*Lol, this comment...But true right?😂* *Thanks for the info. Subscribed.😁👍🏻*

[@lorraineblackwell930]

Best explanation I have heard of how propagation works with cuttings.

[@FBinok]

Your directions are exceptionally clear. As a teacher myself, i can say you’d be a superstar of a teacher! Thanks for the video. ☺️

[@megancorkern1952]

I love making new plants from cuttings. It’s free plants. That’s plant math. I don’t have luck with water propagation. I use perlite, I find water roots don’t transfer to soil very well!

[@blitzkreegy4232]

Excellent instructive video. I have a beautiful Sun Impatiens that it over 8 years old with brilliant deep orange flowers. I have made many many new plants from my mother plant over the years.

[@robertsheir5648]

Great Information! Can't wait till I, too, can share my impatients!. THanks!

[@user-jv5zz3fe3p]

Excellent video. You presented every single important detail. Thank you.

[@marysmith232]

Thanks so much for your simple , direct instructions without a bunch of extra talk. So glad I found your site.

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks Mary, I’m glad the video has helped you 😀

[@MrKhurramshahzaeb]

Awesome easy to understand video. I love New Guinea impatiens

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks, impatiens are great aren't they!

[@forestdweller3210]

Great video! Thank you for sharing 🌱

[@tee-mac]

Thanks bro!! Can’t wait to start propagating, impatiens will be my first. Subscribed!!

[@GrowParadise]

No worries bud, I'm glad it helped you out 👍

[@_leafylife]

Thank you for such clear and thorough instructions. Absolutely what I needed.

[@GrowParadise]

No problem, I’m glad it helped 😀

[@kimberlym.3643]

I do the same steps as you but I use root hormone and put them straight into pot of soil. So glad I found your channel, New sub here.

[@betsybeliever]

Do they grow faster roots this way?

[@kimberlym.3643]

@@betsybeliever I think they do.

[@Anneland]

Thank you from San Diego! I’m in the process of cutting down mine, but didn’t want to lose all those precious cuttings. I had no idea I now have a “NEW” small garden of cuttings to regrow…many thanks!!! 🪴🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱

[@teddy7795]

I like it, very good demonstration, Mike

[@deborahthompson5041]

FANTASTIC VIDEO. I AM GOING TO DO THE SAME WITH MY IMPATIENS. Thank you.

[@beeminty]

I also love to propagate plants from a cutting! So satisfying! This will be my first go with impatiens though. Thank you for the informative video!

[@GrowParadise]

You are so welcome!

[@chriscoyle1855]

Thanks Craig! I'm doing my cuttings today and crossing my fingers for big bright healthy off-springs! Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@GrowParadise]

No problem, I'm glad the video helped you out 👍😃

[@chriscoyle1855]

@@GrowParadise Hey so at the end where you plant the Impatiens in the soil, you have a narrow hole and the roots go tits up. Is this for a purpose? Does it matter how I lay my roots when I'm ready to plant? Thanks!

[@karensteel8103]

Thank you so much i truly didnt know you cant take cuttings and grow more. 😊😊

[@GrowParadise]

Happy to help!

[@nicolelefebvre1898]

Awesome detailed explanation! Thank you!

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@tabithaandersen5529]

Awesome information. I got mine for Mother’s Day here in the US and they’re so tall and leggy I was looking for good information on making them look bushy and beautiful and you have given the best information by far!

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks so much, I'm glad the video has helped 😁

[@terrilamusse476]

I'm getting my first cutting of this 'parrot flower', ... am so glad I came across this awesome video ... Thanks 😊

[@GrowParadise]

No worries, thanks for watching 😁

[@mother8488]

This video is the best for pruning impatience

[@madelinefair2345]

Very clear, easy instructions. Thanks.

[@GrowParadise]

thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@jennifergibson1572]

very helpful info! thank you so much!

[@grandmatammy464]

Yay, more impatiens!

[@mkb7997]

Great info. Great instruction.

[@eddechancyk]

Tqvm from your video. Its great to learn that.. Appreciated

[@sharonconnors6061]

Great tips i will definitely be giving it a whirl then year :-)

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@kathleenbrown6016]

Thanks !!❤

[@turkunayerzeren8591]

Thank you

[@user-bh4me2vm3l]

I'm going to try tomorrow!

[@pragya13]

Thanks ❤️

[@jamesguimary1252]

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[@jenb4523]

Truly helpful video with simple and insightful explanations. Wonder if you can advise us please. I was given an impatiens ( possibly Niamniamensis- based on photos online). About 6 months ago It got knocked and a branch snapped off, I stuck that in water and roots grew so I potted it and gave it to my daughter. In one respect it is doing very well. But it has shot up so ( IMO) is a bit weedy and now needs a stick for support. And it remains only one branch. My own is multiple branches from base. It had big growth spurt after reporting ( only one size up) and this has meant it has thinned out. Is there anything that can be done for either plant to get them to bush out more? I have punched out the tops of mine to stop it growing further upwards. Thank you for any advice

[@oshiamcknight7198]

Thank you.

[@saivasa1782]

Thank you..Very informative.

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@BG-bj1mf]

This guy is good!

[@GrowParadise]

Very kind, thank you ☺️

[@irismoles9369]

Thankyou

[@straphaelas1467]

Another great and helpful video! You’ve got a super collection of impatiens :) I’m wondering if you can suggest some sellers of impatiens seed! I successfully grew tuberosa and cinnabarina this year, and am growing kerriae, bombycina, kilimanjari cuttings alongside niamniamensis! I’m greedy for more now! Based in Dublin here

[@betsybeliever]

Sounds so easy. I’m going to try this. I get excited when I see new growth on any plant. Do impatiens have deep growing roots?

[@shamahasan6243]

Thanks for your help please tell us do I have to leave out side or indoors After transfer to the soil?

[@PlantHoardingAdventures]

So stoked that I chose these little guys! I’m always so scared to grow flowers because I have a shady yard but these seem to be perfect! And the for me too it’s the funnest to propagate! Do you think it will life through winter if I bring a cutting indoors for winter and start new every spring? The annual and perennial thing always confuses me because of climate zones. Thanks for the wonderful info! 🙏

[@GrowParadise]

Hello! Yes keeping a few cuttings indoors is a great way to get the plants through winter wherever you are growing them :D

[@christinaokeefe1133]

Do you use soil less soil to start cuttings or peat.or can you use any kind of soil.

[@lynnohara8359]

❤

[@OssyDL]

Iv asked a famous yorkshire tropical plant gardener and plant enthusiast also on youtube lol no names mentioned and he says i will struggle just wondered if you had any thoughts.

[@stephanieavent2763]

Followed your technique and I have wonderful roots. However, the leaves look awful and are falling off. What did I do wrong? Will the plant still grow since it has great roots?

[@melissahiltz7491]

Thank you for the wonderful video! I have a parrot impatient and for some reason it’s not happy! The leaves fell off of one stock and the second stock has one bunch of leaves at the very top but is t flowering at all. What would you suggest I do? I can send a photo if that would help

[@heatherbryant4197]

Hi. Not sure if our plants had the same problem, but just wanted to mention I had an Impatiens arguta ("purple parrot flower") whose leaves were turning yellow at the bottom and falling off. This was a couple weeks ago. I decided to repot it and discovered it was extremely root-bound already and one root in particular was very long and had wound down around the bottom and even looked like mold was starting to grow around some of the exposed roots near the drainage holes. It took me a few hours to carefully untangle the roots. Within a few days of repotting in a bigger pot, the yellowing stopped and growth exploded over the next week. I also reduced watering a bit and tried to give it a little more sun (preferably morning sun or dappled). Hope this helps.

[@paula12827]

Will you please tell me what nutrients to put into the water while the impatien cuttings are growing roots. Also how often to change the water? Thanks so much.

[@Greenangel2040]

Thank you for the great video. Very informative. Xxx I am besoted with this plant. I bought 2 cuttings online after months and months of trying to find it. The cuttings came and i followed what i should do. Cuttings are in a glass of water, removed the excess leaves and 3 weeks later no roots and it has started to rot from the bottom up. Mins you tge cuttings tgat were sent to me wasn't 2 inches. Extremely small. Can you give me any link that sells them already rooted.

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks for watching! We sell this plant in the UK during the summer months. Keep an eye on our shop at www.growparadise.co.uk

[@perplepene3137]

How long should the roots be before planting it in soil?

[@janne6957]

Thank you for this video! I can't start impatiens inside because they are toxic to my two cat. Where should I place them outside. Sun? Shade? I'm in So. California.

[@tobiecannizzo3673]

Hi please help my velvet love is very leggy and I'm not sure if I can cut the branches. I have one shooting right and one left with very little leaves. Let me know how I can send a picture to you .. I don't want to lose this plant 😫

[@NickRoeder]

Thanks! The squirrels are forcing my hand on learning about propagating by cuttings. Edit: Also convincing me to hold back on buying any hormones. Save money.

[@GrowParadise]

😂👍

[@perplepene3137]

What do I do if the leaves on my cutting start to curl inwards? I keep it in a glass of tap water by my window, no direct sunlight shines on it (not sure if it needs sunlight). I only cut it a few days ago, no sign of any roots, just the leaves are curling :(

[@elizabethwilson520]

Can you propagate all plants?

[@ReneeMcKenzie]

Thanks for this informative video…just one quick question, does the water have to be changed? And if so, how often? Thanks much

[@GrowParadise]

Change it once a week to keep it fresh 👍😁

[@ReneeMcKenzie]

@@GrowParadise Great! Thanks much

[@stacyl6995]

Is there a way to get seed pods fromImpatient and what time of year is best to do that early spring or late summer if possible at all

[@GrowParadise]

They are usually covered in seed pods from late summer until the first cold nights. The pods explode when they are ripe so you have to time saving the seeds very well 🙂

[@831boystdlc6]

I have a pod growing on the top of a Congo Cockatoo' - Parrot Impatiens Can u tel me How do I harvest and plant 🪴

[@xenu-dark-tony]

Does anyone know the truth about the issue of 'water' roots versus soil roots? I too am obsessed with cuttings propagation but have never discovered whether the plant will now merely have something to hold it upright while it develops soil roots, or whether it can use the 'water' roots immediately, and that there is no practical difference?

[@tedscott1478]

What time of the year should I do this? Can I still do it now, towards the end of August?

[@GrowParadise]

Spring or summer, they root really quickly if you do it then 👍

[@OssyDL]

Hi i know this is going off topic slightly but i need a bit of advice and you seem to be able to plant a rock and grow a house from it judging by your videos. Iv just purchased 2 tetrapanax potted plants. Only to discover they are actually what loot like 2 rootless runners.how would i go about propagating these or am i hoping for too much? They are a decent hight with new growth starting but not sure how long ago they was pulled from the mother plant. Thanks danny

[@GrowParadise]

Hi Danny, if they are rootless I would say you are better off giving them time to establish a good root system…1 growing season should be plenty of time. Then you can propagate it from root cuttings next year 👍 I hope that helps?

[@OssyDL]

@@GrowParadise hi sorry i didnt explain properly the plants i received are actually 2 rootless runners potted up. The guy i got them off said if i pot them up and water well they will root. But i wasnt too sure about that so just trying to find out abit more but nothing on google.

[@GrowParadise]

Aaaaah I see! In that case potting it up and watering is your best bet. I’d add some perlite to your potting mix to keep it open and airy to prevent it sitting in wet compost. I’ve rooted them like this before so long as they had the tiniest bit of root attached 👍

[@muhdaizat4409]

Can i add root stimulate hormon in the water?

[@GrowParadise]

I think the powder rooting hormone works best in soil, but there is no harm in experimenting 😁

[@harryzayn1267]

You have beautiful nails 💓

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks 😁

[@raymundsantos2324]

Good day! May I ask why our impatiens cuttings being rooted in water turns mushy and does not root at all? Thank you very much!

[@GrowParadise]

I'd recommend keeping it out of direct sunlight as it can warm the water and encourage rot. Change the water frequently too. I hope that helps.

[@raymundsantos2324]

@@GrowParadise thank you!

[@beastiebhoy2512]

Can you do this with any impatiens or is just the type you use in the video?

[@GrowParadise]

I think they will all propagate this way 👍

[@touransawameri2038]

Hi . Thanks , just asking This flower is perennial

[@GrowParadise]

Hi, yes in a tropical climate this flower is perennial

[@dhruval3053]

So to put this at windowshill but not in direct sunlight? Is that correct??

[@GrowParadise]

Yes, a windowsill for bright light but not direct scorching sun.

[@diemmai6811]

Hi, when do these impatients flower? Mine stopped flowering in mid summer and it's now winter and I don't expect to see flowers....

[@GrowParadise]

From spring right up until the first frosts for me, they don't like too much heat so provide shade for it

[@model2go]

I have several of these, and have 3 questions... 1- How (and where) are the seeds? 2- What are the little tiny bugs on the Plant? 3- Are they poisonous in any way? Thank you, and hope you can help :)

[@GrowParadise]

Hello, the seeds are in the green pods that appear after the flowers. The tiny bugs could be aphids and I'm not sure if these plants are poisonous 👍🪴

[@MikeB_2112]

Great info but why do you call them im-pat-tee-enz?

[@GrowParadise]

All of us in the UK call them that 😃 well at least I think it’s not just me 😂😂

[@MikeB_2112]

@@GrowParadise Leave it to us Americans to butcher the pronunciation. 😁 Thanks for the great info! 👍🏼

[@xaraxania]

@@GrowParadise they're named impatiens because they're impatient (in a hurry) to grow i wasn't going to say anything but someone else did, anyway wonderful film thank you so much

[@seeker599]

Do you want to share the succes plant you make from cutting with me? 😆

[@GrowParadise]

If your in the UK you can visit my shop 😄👍📦

[@o000omusico000o]

hi i got a free Impatiens sodenii last year free with a plant and i didn't know you could take a cutting so i have taken 3 for my sunny big garden and i may take more in coming weeks to over winter as it said it was half hardy .so thank you. p.s have u got a page i can add you to on fb.

[@GrowParadise]

Impatiens are great aren’t they?! My Facebook page is ‘Grow Paradise’ 👍