How do New Guinea impatiens spread their seeds?

The main way that New Guinea impatiens spread their seeds is by dispersal through the wind. Once the plant's seedpod opens, the wind scatters the seeds over a wide area.

New Guinea impatiens, like other members of the impatiens family, get their name from the word "impatient." The seedpods have a tendency to open in response to the lightest touch. In other words, the seedpods are "impatient" to spread their seeds. New Guinea impatiens are popular flowering plants in the United States due to their attractive blossoms, which come in many colors. They make excellent plants for hanging baskets on a patio or porch.