Impatiens Bloom Failure: Water Management and Phosphorus Priority

Lush, green, budless impatiens = classic overwatering or low phosphorus.

Watering Correction

• Water only when soil dry 2" deep
• Deep soak until drainage
• Wait for dryness before next watering
• Use moisture meter for precision

Fertilizer Fix

• High phosphorus (middle number): 10-20-20 ratio
• Avoid high nitrogen (first number) = foliage over flowers
• Potassium (third number) = root strength

Why This Works

Constant moisture = no reproductive urgency. Phosphorus = flower fuel. Impatiens in soggy soil with nitrogen-rich feed grow beautiful leaves and zero flowers. Flip both switches.