Impatiens balfourii growing herbaceous of the genus Impatiens also known as Kashmir balsam or Poor man’s orchid, Impatiens balfourii annual used as fragrant ornamental houseplant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, subtropics, temperate climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 4+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape with serrated edge.
Impatiens balfourii flower
Flower fragrant color can be pink-purple with white in mouth shape.
Impatiens balfourii for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Impatiens balfourii growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to so
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead flowers and leaves, also for design
Size of the plant?
20-60 cm, 8-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Fragrant mouth shape flowers in color pink-purple with white
Scientific name:
Impatiens balfourii