How to grow and care for Impatiens balsamina L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Impatiens balsamina L., Balsam, Touch-me-not
Impatiens balsamina L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Impatiens balsamina L.
How often should I water?
check Impatiens balsamina L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Impatiens balsamina L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Impatiens balsamina L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Impatiens balsamina L. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Impatiens balsamina L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Impatiens balsamina L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Balsaminaceae, Genus: Impatiens, Species: Impatiens balsamina
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Species | Impatiens balsamina |
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