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Balsam

Balsam

Impatiens balsamina

Medium difficultySummerFlowers
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Sunlight
Partial Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Balsam

Locally known as Gul Mehndi, Balsam is a fast-growing, water-loving flower that thrives during the humid Indian monsoons. Traditional tall varieties snap easily in heavy rain and wind. For terrace pots, dwarf bushy hybrids are essential as they form sturdy, colorful domes that resist lodging.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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