The Balsam plant, also known as the ‘garden balsam’, or the ‘rose balsam’, is native to India and Myanmar. It is an annual plant growing with a thick, soft stem, with spirally arranged leaves. The botanical name for the plant is ‘Impatiens Balsamina’, and it has red, pink, mauve, lilac, purple, and white colored flowers. The flowering plant is hardy and attracts many pollinating insects.

Benefits of Balsamina Plant

Ornamental Beauty :

The Balsamina flowering plant is valued for its vibrant and attractive flowers, making it a gardener’s favorite.

Good for Pollination :

The blooms of the Balsamina plant are nectar-rich and attract many pollinating insects that improve garden biodiversity and promote pollination of other plants

Quick Growing :

The Balsamina plant is an annual plant and is a fast grower, rewarding with abundant blooms throughout the season.

Wonder Seeds :

Balsamina is a unique plant with a tendency to explosively throw its seeds away from itself. This is also the reason for the genus name, ‘Impatiens’, meaning Impatient.

Care Tips for Balsamina Plant

Watering :

Water Balsam plants consistently, as they like moist soil. Make sure that the topsoil is almost dry before watering. Avoid overwatering.

Light :

The Balsamina plant loves bright to partial sunlight. Make sure that the plant receives at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight in a day. 

Placement :

Balsamina is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving good bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To Fertilize -  Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Balsamina Plant to maintain good plant and flower growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

The Balsamina plant thrives in well-draining, moist soil. he ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Balsamina plant to encourage flower growth. Soft pruning and deadheading will increase foliage. 

Pest Control :

The Balsamina plant is less prone to pest attacks. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks as a precautionary measure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balsamina Plant

1. What is the best way to water the Balsamina plant?

The Balsamina plant can be watered by using a spray nozzle or a watering can.

2. What is the flowering season for the Balsamina plant?

The Balsamina plant is a flower of the winter season and its seeds should be planted by mid-September.

3. How long to grow Balsamina seeds?

The Balsamina plant takes at least 10-15 days to germinate.

4. How much sunlight does the Balsamina plant need?

The Balsamina plant needs direct to partial sunlight.

5. Is Balsamina an indoor or outdoor plant?

The Balsamina is an outdoor plant and is widely used in landscaping.

6. Where can I buy Balsamina plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

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