Impatiens niamniamensis - How to Grow The Parrot Plant or Congo Cockatoo

[@adarshtv7807]

Thanks for introducing new varieties of plants. Wishing you a happy new year 🎉☺️

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for that, we do like to show rare and interesting plants, some do not get many views, however even if a few people are interested we like to publish.

[@tedscott1478]

Can you take cuttings

[@mizzmartinni6014]

Mother nature is beautiful 👍👍💚💚

[@perplepene3137]

Hi, great video! My Mum has this plant and a few days ago I took a cutting to propagate my own. I followed a tutorial on how to propagate it by a different video on youtube, but im having a few problems :( I dont know if you can help me? I cut it 3 days ago and keep it in a glass of water (tap water) and I leave it by my window. (I currently havent put it in direct sunlight as im not sure if it needs it or not). The leaves have started curling inwards and I really dont know why. I dont see any signs of root growth yet, I dont know if I'm doing anything wrong. I'm new to growing plants so I would appreciate any help! 😊

[@johnnyAGardening]

Did you Make sure that you have cut just below a node, Remove the lower foliage and cut the remaining leaves in half Mist spray to improve humidity Make sure it is in good filtered light, not direct sun. Change the water every day or two. Root growth can take 10 - 14 days. If the water method does not work try the soil method with a half plastic bottle over the top to keep the humidity high.

[@perplepene3137]

@@johnnyAGardening thank you! Thats really helpful and has been working 😊

[@greenleaf7520]

Mine was growing fine and all of a sudden it stopped growing its flowers . Have you any advice please?

[@peterburley2086]

You need to check your centigrade to Fahrenheit conversion chart?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for the heads up, Yes that 20 should be around 26, will put that in the video notes.

[@muhammadkhursheed810]

I like this plant and I want 3 plant in Pakistan.

[@NDeverson]

Hi how long is their life cycle?

[@johnnyAGardening]

This is an evergreen perennial. They last well in good conditions, not uncommon to see plants that are 20 years old.

[@manonfire92]

Would you recommend cutting all the longer stems down?

[@johnnyAGardening]

You could cut some down for shape, but we tend to only remove the older dead stems as needed. However, if they are getting to tall, try taking a few back in height and see if you like the look.

[@manonfire92]

@@johnnyAGardening thank for getting back to me, Do you know if the flowers have seeds?

[@nigelfranklin2906]

I love these parrot plants but i keep getting an infestation of hundreds of little black mites on mine can you tell me what they are and how to get rid of them i did buy some spray for them but i dont think it works

[@johnnyAGardening]

Cant tell what they are without seeing them, HOWEVER You can wash them off by watering from overhead, outdoors use a hose, inside, maybe in the shower or in a large sink. Or use an insecticidal soap spray. Or maybe a pyrethrum spray.

[@nigelfranklin2906]

@@johnnyAGardening thanks for the reply I do keep spraying them with a insect spray for plants but I don't think it seems to do much good but I will dry your way and see how it goes thanks again for replying very much appreciated...Nigel

[@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 :)

[@johnnyAGardening]

The seeds appear after the flowers, however it does not set seeds very often for us. We have not grown from seeds, but from cuttings. I think the little bug you mention is an ant after the nectar in the flowers. Yes the leaves are toxic,

[@terryandrews9557]

Great looking plant. Where can I get one

[@johnnyAGardening]

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED ?

[@terryandrews9557]

@@johnnyAGardening I'm in Coldwater Ontario

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@terryandrews9557 Maybe by mail from Annies Annuals in CA. Let us know if that works...

[@terryandrews9557]

@@johnnyAGardening tried that. They're sold out

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@terryandrews9557 OK - Maybe Saanich Nursery

[@janiej1966]

I have one growing in DETROIT MI. USA

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Janie, great plants, very colourful and very under rated. Is yours indoors/outdoors ?

[@devinmercer8160]

How can I get one? I have been trying for years

[@johnnyAGardening]

Where are you located ?

[@devinmercer8160]

@@johnnyAGardening Alberta Canada

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@devinmercer8160 Annies Annuals in California , if they ship to Canada....

[@devinmercer8160]

@@johnnyAGardening I am currently waiting to here back from them

[@manonfire92]

@@devinmercer8160 I have a few cuttings spare but in the UK 👎

[@Loogiemistress]

Looks like ants like it, I like it too ~ is very neat!

[@johnnyAGardening]

Yes, the flowers have a nectar, a few birds and bees as well

[@burcugunay750]

Vaav enthrassan thak yauu muhtlu novellar kut bayy😅🎅🎅🎅💝💞👍