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Dec 17, 2012 10:39 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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The soil in both pots looks very dark, which is usually a correlation to a tendency to stay soggy for long periods. So I would warn, as did others, with any potted plants in such a soil to be careful about not letting the plants have a chance to dry significantly between waterings, especially combined with cooler temps if/when that applies where you are. Overwatering is not usually a fault of the plant owner but the soil.

Don't know enough about them to confirm or deny if the 2nd is Calathea but it sure is pretty!!!!

About your Impatiens, there is a devastating disease called downy mildew killing these plants in many places across the globe. I hope your area is free of this, but as an airborne disease, it's something to know about in case there is a decline in your plant. Should your plant be unfortunate enough to be infected, the best of care won't be able to save it, so should not be taken personally.
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