gasrocks said:Take it outside or to the bathtub and hose it off.
plantladylin said:Your plant looks like Impatiens possibly Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) but I don't know if the yellowing leaves has anything to do with spraying it for aphids or if the issue is due to over watering.
upstairsaterics said:Hi,
I've had this plant (I'm sorry I dont know what she is I was never told) for about 10 years. Shes been with me through everything. House moves, relationships, growing up. I'm insanely attached to her. I noticed the other day that she had aphids all over her, so I went online to read up what to do. Looked like applying soapy water and washing them off was generally the advice. I did this, but I stupidly misread the concentration instructions and used way too much fairy liquid dish soap. She was fine the next day and the aphids are gone but since, her leaves have been worsening. I'm so scared she will die! Can anyone help?
upstairsaterics said:Thank you all so much. I'm in awe of your knowledge it's really lovely to see. The pot she is in at the moment has no drainage - should I move her? Now I know what shes supposed to look like it appears shes kinda not doing so well... shes lasted a LONG time. I'd like to keep her indoors, I didn't realise she was supposed to be outdoors. Any tips any of you have on getting her looking her best for an absolute plant novice I'd be much obliged.
CrazedHoosier said:
Yep, walleriana impatiens. This one looks like it's been in a lack of light, so its growth is a little crazy. Whether it was too much soapy water or aphids, your plant should recover. Luckily for you, impatiens love moisture and water, so you can probably dilute the soapy accident via a bit of extra water in the pot. It has to have a drainage hole, though. I'm sure your impatien would love more sun, but acclimate it slowly and wait until it recovers from this issue. Whatever you do, don't toss it in an extremely sunny spot. They can be acclimated to up to 3 hours of direct sun over time. This is what walleriana impatiens look like when given about 3 hours of direct sun.
Hamwild said:
How do you keep yours so compact and full?
Hamwild said:Mine seem happy, but not as full!
Hamwild said:Oh, maybe those stay more compact? I have no idea what I bought, Lowes just labeled them 'Impatiens.'
upstairsaterics said:Thanks CrazedHoosier! I'm going to the garden centre today to get her a nice new pot. I live in Scotland so the weather here is..... undesirable at best haha! I dont mind her looking a little ugly as long as shes happy.