Lush bushes "roly wet", flower care at home. Balsam: home care, cultivation and reproduction

Balsam has long been rooted in the position of common among gardeners houseplant, about the care of which we will tell you in this article. This plant is famous for its beautiful flowering, and numerous types of various colors.

The flower has many names associated with it. special properties. So, for example, due to the formation of droplets of sugary dew after watering, it is called "Vanka Wet". And its very name Impatiens is translated as "touchy", which is explained by the fact that after pollination the balsam flowers are extremely fragile, and crumble at the slightest touch.

note the fact that balsam is picky about location, temperature, lighting and air humidity, so take seriously the choice of a place for this plant. With an unsuccessful location, the balsam may not bloom, and even die.

Growing balsam - features

Different subspecies of balsam differ from each other in the shape of flowers, leaves, and even the structure of the plant. In nature, there are about 600 different types balsams, but they all have common characteristics.

1. First of all, moisture requirement. It is better to overmoisten balsams than to forget to water them. For this they received the funny nickname "Wet Roly". However, stagnation of water in the roots is undesirable even for balsam.
2. Secondly, These plants bloom best in small pots. If you plant a balsam in a large flowerpot, it will spend all its strength on growth and tillering, and you will have to wait a long time for flowering, and it was for the sake of flowers that you purchased balsam.
3. Thirdly, balsams are easily propagated both by cuttings and seeds. Although indoor views are generally easier and faster to grow from cuttings.
4. Well fourth, balsams are very susceptible to various diseases and require special attention to the leaves, otherwise, due to one damaged shoot that you did not see in time, the whole plant will die very quickly. And even if you manage to save the balsam, it may forever lose its decorative effect.

Caring for indoor balsam

Room balsams are very undemanding and non-capricious. They can grow in shady places, although light ones love, of course, more. New Guinea balsams do not need shading from straight lines. sun rays, the rest need to be protected from the bright sun.

Location selection

All members of the balsam family are photophilous. herbaceous plants. If the house has a window facing south side, this is their place. But when placing the pot on the windowsill, it is worth considering that direct sunlight shining through the glass can singe the juicy and bright leaves.

In order to ensure the correct care of indoor balsam during the summer heat, it is necessary to put protection or choose an area on the windowsill where the sun's rays linger for a short time. With the advent of cold weather, the protection must be removed and the pot placed in the most illuminated place.

Balsam also:

• love fresh air;
• do not tolerate strong drafts;
• they don’t like frost and cold - in winter it is better to move the pot with the plant away from the glass, closer to the edge of the windowsill, where you feel the heat from the battery;
• while airing the room in winter, it is better to set aside the plant from the window.

If the pot is placed incorrectly, the color loses its crown shape - it stretches upwards, the stem becomes bare, the lower leaves fall off, flowering is rare. The plant throws out buds at the very top of the stem.

As a rule, this plant is not particularly picky about lighting and can successfully grow and bloom on a windowsill with any window orientation. True, this does not mean at all that it can be placed under the scorching sun or pushed into the darkest corner. As practice shows, the best place for him is light partial shade. For example, you can put it not on the windowsill, but in the wall between two windows, it grew well on a stand a meter from the southeast window.

At the same time, it was also noticed that the flowers of such a plant have a brighter color than those of plants standing in brightly lit places. For the summer, balsam can be taken out into the fresh air (balcony, for example), but keep in mind that the plant is very light and even a light breeze can pat it decently. But, despite this, it is quite often used in pot compositions along with petunias, lobelia, begonias, geraniums, etc. to decorate the same balconies, terraces, etc.

Location

Balsam is a lover of bright light, but at the same time on his condition very bad effect direct sunlight, so at home it is recommended to shade the plant from bright sunlight.

In winter, indoor balsam it is necessary to provide a sufficient amount of light, because it is thanks to this that balsam can bloom all year round.

In order for the balsam bush to have a uniform beautiful crown, the flowerpot with the plant must be periodically rotated, exposing the flower to the sun from different sides. Lack of light can cause the plant to completely stop producing buds and will lose its charm. The flower loves fresh air, but suffers from drafts.

Temperature

In the warm period, any temperature is suitable for balsam for growth and flowering. Sudden drops can seriously damage the plant. The winter period should pass at a temperature not lower than + 12-16 degrees.

• The plant will be comfortable where it is warm. The subtropical plant has already adapted to our conditions, but still tolerates cold with great difficulty. Therefore, in winter the room should be at least 13-16 0 C, and in summer - 20-24 0 C.
• Balsam love humidity, so if the thermometer needle has risen above 22 0 C, it is worth increasing the humidity in the room. Otherwise the flowers will dry up. It is recommended to place a container of water next to the pot.
• During the warm season, ambient temperature the plant does not impose special requirements, except that sudden changes can affect it. In winter, it prefers a slightly lower temperature within + 12-16 degrees.

In spring and summer, balsam perfectly tolerates temperatures of +25 degrees and above, but subject to fresh air and a moist substrate. In winter, the temperature should not fall below +10 +15 degrees.
Room balsam prefers moderate humidity, but only until the thermometer readings exceed +22 degrees.
Increasing the temperature above this value can cause rapid evaporation of moisture, resulting in balsam wither. Spraying will help save the situation, which is done carefully, trying not to get on the flowers and buds.

Watering and humidity

Balsams are moisture-loving. If the balsam is dried out, its leaves "hang like rags", but rather quickly come to their senses, having received the desired moisture. In summer, these plants are watered abundantly, less in winter, especially if the room is cool. During this period, the most comfortable temperature for balsams is about 15 degrees. However, balsams winter well in a city apartment.

• After watering, especially with warm water, droplets of water form on the leaves, at the ends, as if tears, for which the people called the balsam "Wet Vanka". These “tears” are sweet, on hot days they dry up and “candied”.
• Balsam prefers water in large quantities. If the plant is in the room, then we water every other day. It is desirable that the pallet in which the pot stands is deep. There is no excess water for balsam.
• If the plant is in open space, then watering is done every day, as well as everyday spraying. With the help of such procedures, the percentage humidity of the air will increase, as well as stop the appearance of spider mites.

Winter watering takes place once every three days or twice a week. The plant also grows in winter, so it is necessary to control the amount of water remaining in the pan after watering. The land lump must be saturated with moisture, drying out weakens the plant itself. If the soil is highly moistened, then water will stagnate in the soil, and this is a favorable environment for breeding small midges - sciarids.

Spare no water!

Watering is the most important agrotechnical requirement for caring for balsams. I first watered my first flower, like other plants - as the substrate dries. But my balsam somehow quickly drooped, the leaves withered, and the flowers and buds crumbled. Luckily, I quickly figured out why and began to water it more intensively. In summer, I water indoor balsam every other day, in winter once every 3 days or 2 times a week. In addition, I began to water it so abundantly that some of the water poured into the pan. I didn’t pour out the water from the pan, and the next day it wasn’t there! The ever-thirsty balsam drank during the night and what he could not drink during the day.

In my experience, the balsam flower is best planted in a pot that has enough deep pan. It should be watered abundantly, so that part of the water is in the pan. And unlike other plants, I do not completely drain this water. Balsam on the second day already absorbs it from below.
If you allowed the flower to wilt, try watering it abundantly. It happens that after a few hours the flower comes to life, and yet such tests greatly weaken the plant. Don't let the substrate dry out earthen clod should be wet. But the stagnation of excess water is also dangerous because sciarids, tiny flying midges, will start up in the ground.

In summer, he needs normal regular watering, in winter - rare. Clean the leaves with a dry cloth. When spraying with water, avoid getting it on the flowers - shield them with paper.

Moderate but plentiful

perennial and annual plant will give bright flowers only if the soil or soil in which they live is kept moist. In summer, the flower is given more moisture, and in winter the amount of water is reduced by 1/3. In this case, you need to water with soft water without impurities. It is recommended to defend the water from the tap for at least 2-3 days.

Frequent and moderately plentiful watering is needed. You can not flood the plant. In this case, the roots will begin to rot and the flowers will disappear. To avoid this, it is better to make good drainage.

If the balsam is properly cared for at home, then after each watering, small droplets of moisture will appear on the leaves of the plant. After a few hours they will dry out. This feature of the flower appears in the summer.

The plant is very moisture-loving. Therefore, in warm weather, you need to water regularly; when kept outdoors in the summer, it is almost daily. Also, spray it daily, this will not only increase the humidity of the air, but also protect against spider mites, for which balsam is a favorite delicacy. As for winter watering, then again, keep in mind - in winter, the balsam continues to grow, and, despite low temperature content, needs watering, of course, more rare, but regular (depending on temperature).

Water procedures

Watered balsam in the summer months abundantly, as soon as the topsoil dries up. During watering, it is necessary to ensure that water does not fall on the root collar, for which watering is carried out along the edge of the pot. After the procedure excess water must be drained from the pan.

• It is better to water the plant with settled soft water. Using hard water, can eventually be found on the surface of the soil white coating, indicating the alkalization of the soil. In this case, it is recommended to replace the top layer of soil in the pot.
• Insufficient watering can provoke a lag in growth of balsam, while its flowers dry and fall off.
  Indoor from time to time balsam needs in loosening the topsoil (not deeper than 1 cm), which provides air access to the roots.
• Also, the flower needs top dressing, which is applied in the spring and summer once every two weeks. Fertilizers are best used complex, in half the dosage. After transplant top dressing is carried out no earlier than three weeks later.

Since the dormant period of the balsam not so pronounced, and even in winter, the flower releases buds, it is advisable to feed the plant with a weak mineral solution after their appearance. Fertilizers are applied to moist soil after watering the plant.

Bloom

Another popular name for the plant is touchy. After pollination of flowers, boxes with balsam seeds are formed, which burst at the slightest touch.

The name "balsam" (Impatiencs Balsamina) is translated as "touchy", "not touchable". This is due to the fact that boxes with balsam seeds burst even from a slight push.

And the balsam plant is also called the "light" for its bright flowers. They come in red, pink, purple and white color.

Flowering, as a rule, occurs at the beginning of summer and lasts until noon of autumn, but with appropriate light and temperature conditions, flowers can appear all winter.

Fertilizer and top dressing

For better growth and flowering, it is advisable to fertilize balsams during the flowering period once every two weeks. Balsam grows rapidly, so it is transplanted annually into fresh soil for flowering plants. Overgrown plants are rejuvenated by heavy pruning. Cut shoots are used as cuttings for rooting.

• For abundant flowering and good growth, the plant needs top dressing at any time of the year. From spring to autumn, when the growth of the plant stops, top dressing is applied once every ten days with fertilizer for flowers. Top dressing with alternating nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers proved to be good.
• Quantity winter dressings reduced, but not completely eliminated. With a single top dressing per month, the plant will look great. The composition of dressings introduced into the ground in winter includes phosphorus and potassium.
• To increase growth and flowering, it must be fed. But, as in everything, a reasonable measure should be observed, an overfed plant will bloom just as poorly as one not fed at all!

From the beginning of active growth in the spring and until its suspension in the fall, feed it once every 10 days with a regular fertilizer for flowering plants, in principle this is enough. Same way good result can be achieved with separate feeding, alternating nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. In winter, reduce feeding, but do not eliminate it completely. To keep in shape, it is enough to feed him once, a maximum of two times a month. Fertilizers for winter feeding should contain a high content of potassium and phosphorus.

reproduction

Balsam readily propagates by cuttings, which quickly give roots in water. Balsams also propagate by seeds. Seeds can be planted all year round. After planting, the plants bloom in 3-4 months. Thus, you can constantly have blooming balsams of various colors at home.

Balsam can be propagated by seeds and cuttings. Seed propagation is more labor intensive. They are poured into moist soil, creating a greenhouse effect, but not the fact that the expected type of flower will be obtained. It is best to propagate balsam with cuttings. The top of the plant is cut off at a length of 6-7 centimeters with two internodes. The lower leaves are removed from it. The stalk is deeply immersed in water, otherwise it will dry out.

After two weeks, the cutting will sprout roots. Can be planted in the ground. The cuttings also take root in the sand, in land mixture. You can make your own composition. To do this, we take one part of peat, one part of the substrate for mulching (vermiculite) and two parts of perlite. Can be dropped off at plastic utensils. Balsam will begin to grow, gain strength. Over time, it can be transplanted to the intended place.

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Use cuttings from the top of the stem from spring pruning. You can put them in water first until they take root, or plant them straight into the soil after treating them with rooting hormones.

cuttings

If you love homemade balsams, you will probably want to propagate them. I propagate balsams by cuttings. I cut off the most healthy and beautiful shoots and put them in water, and the cutting must be deeply immersed in the liquid, otherwise it will dry out.

• I usually cut a few cuttings - just in case, so that at least one takes root, but, as a rule, they all take root well, and then I distribute the seedlings to my friends.
• Once I enriched myself with several copies of balsam, carefully cutting cuttings from plants at a local agrobio station and rooting them.
• Balsam can also be propagated by seeds that need to be sown in moist soil and covered with a transparent film to create a greenhouse effect and retain the moisture these flowers need.

Garden balsams are usually grown from seeds, or rather, they miraculously reproduce themselves by self-sowing.

My regular readers know that I rarely recommend seed propagation. Balsam room is no exception.

No, of course you can collect the seeds and try this method, but firstly it is more laborious, and secondly, in this case you may not get exactly the plant that you expected, maternal signs with seed propagation are practically not preserved, and expecting to get a plant with a double flower, you will most likely get the usual "simpleton".

Therefore, it is best to propagate indoor balsam with cuttings. Moreover, it is quite simple. To do this, cut off the top mother plant, about 6-7 centimeters long (the handle should have at least 2 internodes), remove the lower leaves, and place the handle in a glass of water. All!

After a couple of weeks, the roots will appear and then the stalk can be planted in the earth mixture. You can also root the cutting in sand, perlite, or you can directly in the earth mixture. But for a beginner grower, I still recommend it in some water - more clearly. Make a light mixture for seedlings: peat, vermiculite and perlite (1: 1: 2), ideal for planting plastic cups. When the plant gets stronger and grows up, it can be planted in a permanent mixture.

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Transfer

Balsam is a perennial flowering plant. Some flower lovers replant it every two years, as the shoots stretch, leaves fall, plants are affected by diseases and pests, which affects the appearance. First of all, this applies to plants that make up a composition with other flowers. The transplanted plant blooms brighter and more abundantly, has a more attractive appearance. When transplanting, you need to remember a few rules that will help grow beautiful plant. The root system should fit in the pot. It should be of medium size, with large quantity earth.

• Balsam will bloom when the root system grows to such a size that it completely fills the entire space of the pot, penetrating the entire earthen clod. Violets should be transplanted in the same way.
• If you plant a balsam in a large flowerpot, then it will spend its strength filling the entire volume with roots, and there will not be enough strength for flowering. You can grow a bouquet of balsams in one pot different color.
• For this, cuttings are taken different colors and planted in a much larger pot. They get along well in one pot, complementing each other.
• Balsams are recommended to be replanted once a year - in the spring. After transplantation, the plant rejuvenates, gives new shoots, blooms better.
• But I transplant balsam 2 times a year: in spring and autumn. At the end of summer, the shoots of balsams often stretch out and lose their leaves. And after hot days, they are easily affected by diseases.

Mandatory and transplantation of balsam after purchase in a permanent pot.

replacement flower pot produce in the spring; choose small vessels, this favors flowering.

Change of place

Indoor balsam, a perennial plant, which basically distinguishes it from a garden relative, and as a result, needs to be transplanted. In fairness, I want to note that many flower growers do not keep one plant for more than two years, but prefer to grow a young one (especially since it is elementary, but more on that below ...), since over time it grows and becomes unattractive.

This is especially true for plants that are planted in compositions with others, for these purposes it is always better to have a young plant. But be that as it may, a transplant is still necessary. First of all, when transplanting (or planting) balsam, it should be remembered that the pot must match the size of the plant, or rather, the size of the root system. The fact is that flowering occurs only when the roots fill the entire space of the pot and cover the entire earthen clod (following the example of violets).

Therefore, you need to start with a small pot, gradually increasing its size. You can plant several plants in one pot, they coexist perfectly, and in this case you can take a larger pot. As for the soil ... A highly nutritious mixture that stimulates an intensive set of green mass and slows down flowering is not recommended. Most often, the following composition of the soil mixture is recommended:

• Leaf land - two parts
• Sod land - two parts
• Humus - two parts
• Peat - one part
• Sand - two parts

At the same time, I want to note that even the usual mixture of leafy earth and sand (2: 1) may also be suitable. Just do not take land from under oak (such land is of little use for most plants), it is better from under maple, linden, garden trees ...

Regular procedure

Transplant indoor balsam in spring and, as needed, in summer, while young plants need to be transplanted annually. An adult balsam flower is either transplanted, or renewed after 2-3 years by rooting the apical cuttings, since over time the balsam grows, becoming unattractive.

Choosing balsam pot, it should be remembered that its size must correspond to the size of the root system of the plant. It has been noticed that more lush flowering is achieved if the plant is a little cramped in the flowerpot. To give the plant a lush appearance, you can plant 2-3 copies in one pot.

soil for transplanting should not be too nutritious, as this will stimulate an intensive growth of green mass, which will inhibit flowering. To ensure the lightness and breathability of the substrate, it is necessary to add sand and peat to the leafy soil, or prepare a mixture of humus, compost, soddy soil and perlite in equal parts. One of important conditions transplants - providing balsam with high-quality drainage.

The soil

Balsam is suitable for light soil, usually a light substrate for year-round flowering plants. If the soil is oversaturated with minerals, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, then this will lead to rapid growth bright greenery and few flowers. And as a result, flowers may not appear at all. You can prepare your own mixture for planting balsam:

• earth mixed with leaves - two parts
• earth mixture (turf land) - two parts
• compost (humus) - two parts
• peat - one part
• sand - two parts

For transplanting, a mixture of leafy humus and sand (2: 1) is suitable. It is taken from under the maple, linden, trees in the garden.

Use loose soil, composed of equal parts of humus and peat, with a small addition of sand. Apply a liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growth period.

Priming

Suitable regular light substrate for flowering plants. Heavy soil, rich in minerals and nitrogenous compounds, will lead to the fact that there will be many leaves and few flowers, the plant may not bloom at all.

As for the filling of the flowerpot, there should not be a lot of soil, otherwise the plant will be late with flowering, “mastering the territory”. Too much big pot with the earth will make the young homemade balsam grow into a bush, and he will not have time for flowers. For full flowering, balsam needs a small pot and a moderate amount of soil. Its roots should fill the flowerpot. If I want to get a beautiful bouquet on the windowsill, then I plant 2 balsam cuttings with flowers of different colors in one wide flowerpot. They get along great.

Topping

Pinching is done, for intensive flowering (does not fall under this action dwarf varieties balsam). After such a process, a neat branched balsam bush with a large number of flowers is obtained. It is necessary to maintain an aesthetic appearance constantly. Withered flowers and leaves are removed, which allows the plant to throw out a new color, as well as warn against attack by pests and various diseases.

If the plant sheds foliage, turns yellow or begins to wither, then this is the first sign that it has received stress. There was a sharp fluctuation in temperature, the lighting changed, a strong draft or the flower became cramped in the pot. Errors must be corrected immediately.

The procedure is mandatory if you want to achieve abundant flowering (except for dwarf varieties). At the same time, you get not only more flowers, but also a more compact, branched bush. Also, do not forget to remove faded flowers and dying leaves in time, this will not only stimulate flowering, but also protect against various misfortunes in the form of diseases and pests.

In spring, pinch off the tops of young stems to encourage flowering.

pruning

Usually in the spring, during transplantation, they produce pruning plants. If the balsam has grown too much during the winter, its stems are shortened by half. If the shoots have reached the desired length, pinch their tops, thus stimulating the emergence and growth of new side shoots and dense flowering.

Pruning Helps rejuvenate the plant, and cut apical shoots are used for reproduction. Also, to improve the decorative properties of balsam, old bare branches, dying leaves and flowers are removed.

Earth

An important part of the care room balsam is transplanting a plant into a properly selected soil and top dressing. Planting a cutting in a pot (balsam is propagated at home by cuttings) or transplanting a plant is performed in early spring before flowering or in autumn after flowering. We take soil:

• 1 part of earth and humus,
• ½ part peat and 1 part sand.

Planted balsam in a small pot. He does not like volumetric containers, since his roots must completely wrap around a lump of soil. The faster he does this, the faster he will begin to grow and produce flowers. In a large pot, growth slows down.

If there is no small container, then 2-3 cuttings can be planted in one pot at a distance of about 5-6 cm. The plants coexist perfectly with each other.

Balsam is fed as soon as the plant comes out of its "winter hibernation". As a fertilizer, a potassium-phosphorus mixture is perfect. It is added to the pot 1 time every 2 weeks of flowering. In winter, you can give nitrogen supplements. They will increase the amount of greenery on the stem, only it is worth fertilizing in small portions and not often.

Balsam can be propagated and seeds. They are sown at the end of February in a box. The plant itself will provide the owner necessary quantity seeds. You just have to be careful while picking them up. "Handy" at the slightest touch (a breath of wind) to a ripe box throws them out.

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Diseases and pests

Balsams rarely suffer from pests, but can be affected by spider mites and aphids.

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• Balsam is subject to the same diseases as most indoor plants. But he is especially afraid of the spider mite, which appears due to too dry air. Conclusion: humidify the air and carry out a comprehensive treatment of the plant.
• Due to excessive moisture in the soil, sciarids can start. In this case, it is better to transplant the plant and more pedantically observe the watering regimen.
• Often, balsams at home begin to dry, curl and fall off the leaves. This may be due to a lack of light or heat, as well as if the flower becomes cramped in an old pot. Then you need to eliminate the shortcomings of caring for homemade balsam or transplant it into a larger flowerpot.

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• No flowering, lower leaves turn yellow and fall off: there is not enough light, put the plant in a well-lit place.
• Leaves fall in winter low temperatures, move the plant to a warmer place.
• The root neck is covered with black spots: rotting due to stagnant water, dry the soil and reduce watering.
• The plant produces many leaves and few flowers: the pot is too big, wait until the pot is full of roots and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers.
• White webs on stems and undersides of leaves indicates the presence of a spider mite. Clean the plant of insects with a soap solution and increase the humidity of the air.

The plant can also be affected by aphids. If the balsam is heavily infested, remove the insects and spray with soapy water.

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Frequent problems

Like any home plant, balsam is not immune from various diseases and problems.

• Too much heat at low humidity not in the best way affects the state of the plant - the leaves are drooping, flowering slows down. The plant needs to recreate optimal conditions for growth, and the flower will restore its original appearance.
• Excessive watering is very harmful to balsam, as it causes occurrence fungus and mold growth. When the first signs appear fungal disease urgent measures must be taken - the flower is removed from the pot and, having carefully shaken the rhizome from the sour earth, it is transplanted into a flowerpot with new, looser soil and a good drainage system.
• Discovering rot on the soil surface, it is necessary to replace its top layer. If you start the disease, the chances of saving the plant are minimal.
• If the balsam flowers fall, it is worth reviewing the conditions of its content. The cause of subsidence can be dry air combined with insufficient watering, insufficiently high room temperature, poor lighting and an overabundance of top dressing.
• Lack of lighting can affect the color of the leaves variegated varieties, which, when there is a lack of light, becomes pale and inexpressive. At the same time, shoots are significantly stretched, which negatively affects the decorative properties of balsam.
• Weak flowering or its complete absence occurs when the plant lacks nutrients or there was a bias towards nitrogenous fertilizers that stimulate foliage growth. It may also be due to an unreasonably large pot or irregular watering.
• Often the plant is affected by spider mites, which is facilitated by low humidity air. You can get rid of the scourge with the help of insecticidal solutions.
• Aphids and whiteflies are other pests whose presence destroys the plant. It is also necessary to fight insects with the help of special preparations.

As you can see, balsam - unpretentious plant, but it is worth considering that representatives of balsam with dark and bright colors are more hardy than their counterparts with light flowers.

A plant with fleshy stems, oval-lanceolate leaves blooms profusely from July until the first frost. Thanks to such a long period, the British call him "busy Lisa", the Germans - "diligent Liza." For the expressive color and variety of shades of flowers, the Austrians call the balsam "a beautiful wreath", comparing it with an attractive girl.

In the CIS countries, balsam has acquired many affectionate and interesting middle names. "Roly wet" - the name, which comes from the fact that drops of a sugary liquid protrude along the edges of the leaves. The plant was nicknamed "Spark" because of the bright buds.

Balsam is known as "touchy". It is connected with the peculiarity of the fruit: a light touch on mature oblong boxes leads to their cracking. They shoot seeds.

Indoor varieties

Cultivation of "light" begins with the choice of variety. The table lists the main types that can be used in room conditions.

Table - Varieties of balsam

Balsam care: what to consider

In order for the "light" to grow well and please with a healthy appearance, it needs to create favorable conditions. Knowing how to care for balsam after flowering or during the growth period, and following simple rules, you can achieve year-round flowering or enjoy the beauty from May to December.

Lighting and location

The plant loves light, therefore, it cannot be kept in the shade, partial shade, since it does not bloom under such conditions. But you should avoid exposure to sunlight. An ideal place in summer and spring is the east window. In autumn and winter, it is better to place the flowerpot on the south side.

"Vanka wet" can grow not only in natural light, but also in artificial light. In order for it to have a uniform healthy crown, it should be substituted to the light source on different sides. Otherwise, the balsam may stop releasing buds and become unattractive.

"Spark" does not tolerate smoke from tobacco products. Therefore, a healthy plant cannot exist in a room where people smoke.

Temperature regime

The ideal temperature regime in summer is 21 °C. Based on the feedback from gardeners, if it is higher, then the plant needs to be provided high humidity and intensive watering. AT winter period 10-16°C are excellent conditions. frost, cold air is something to be avoided.

Starting in spring, the "light" can be taken out to the balcony or terrace at a temperature of at least 15 ° C. It should be a place protected from rain, wind, direct sunlight.

The culture is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature, drafts. You need to ventilate the room, but it is better to do it carefully.

Humidity

"Vanka is wet" does not like a dry microclimate, especially in the cold seasons, when the heaters are turned on. Humidity is maintained through periodic spraying. Water should not fall on the flowers. plant with abundant flowering it is better to keep on a pallet with pebbles, expanded clay. Spraying is carried out in the early morning hours or in the evening. This avoids sunburn.

A dangerous enemy of the "light" is the spider mite. It appears and breeds in dry climates. But observing the regime of humidity, you can effectively deal with it.

Watering

The plant needs abundant watering throughout the year, except for winter. With the onset of cold weather, it is limited. If water stagnates in the pan, then you need to reduce its amount. Finding out whether the plant has enough moisture or too much is simple: with excessive watering, green moss appears on the soil.

"Handy" in the summer is watered at least three times a week. winter care for balsam in a pot - watering only once or twice a week. Spraying the leaves is carried out in the early morning or evening. This avoids sunburn.

Soft filtered water is used room temperature. If you take liquid from the tap, then over time it forms on the ground white coating. This is a sign of alkalization of the soil. You will have to replace its top layer.

Excessive soil moisture is favorable environment for the emergence and reproduction of sciarids. Small midges can destroy the plant. Also, excess moisture leads to rotting of the root system, stems.

top dressing

From April to November, the plant must be fertilized every ten days with mineral complexes. After transplantation, top dressing is carried out after two to three weeks. The rest period of the plant is not very pronounced, therefore extra food needed in winter. After the buds have appeared, a small amount of fertilizer is added to the soil. It is applied after watering in moist soil.

If you decide to feed the "light" during the flowering period, then fertilizers with a large amount of nitrogen are not recommended. During this period, compositions of phosphorus and potassium will become the most effective and useful.

Trimming and pinching

In order for the "touchy" to have a well-groomed and healthy appearance, annual pruning is necessary. In early spring long branches are cut off. The procedure is not carried out immediately, but gradually, so as not to injure the plant.

The procedure is necessary so that the bush grows actively, the flowering is lush. It is better to pinch the balsam after picking, as during this period it is actively growing. A simple manipulation is carried out at the top of the plant. Together with it, you can remove sluggish and dry leaves. Dwarf varieties do not need to pinch.

Soil and transplant

"Vanka wet" grows in light, loose and moderately nutritious soil with a slightly acidic environment. In too loose soil, the plant will be unstable. Excessive amounts of minerals, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate will lead to strong growth leaves and few flowers.

You can make a composition of turf land, humus, compost and perlite. All components are taken in equal parts. Also great options there is another composition of sand, peat (one part each) and leafy earth (two parts). Humus can be taken from under the linden, maple.

Transplantation is carried out every year in the spring. It is better to do this in March or April. Having decided to transplant the "light", the gardener must adhere to certain rules. It is very important to choose a flowerpot right size. If it is too large, then the plant will spend energy on the formation of roots and they will not be enough for flowering. Maximum comfortable conditions for "touchy" - this is when the roots completely fill the pot. It should be of medium volume with a small amount of soil.

Reproduction methods

Balsam after three to five years loses its decorative properties, so there is a need to grow a new plant. Cuttings allow you to save all varietal characteristics, unlike planting seeds.

cuttings

Peculiarities . Before propagating balsam with cuttings, materials and tools should be prepared. Need a knife sharp blade, water tank, perlite, glasses, soil, pot. For successful rooting, you can leave the cuttings in a greenhouse or cover with polyethylene. It is better to keep them under diffused light and maintain a temperature of 22 ° C.

Work progress

1. Below the node, we cut off the stalk 10-12 cm long.
2. Leave the stem in warm water(30 °C).
3. We remove the leaves, colored buds and make up the top two sheets.
4. We fill disposable glasses with perlite and immerse the stalk 3 cm into it, pour warm water over it.
5. We wait two to three weeks until rooting occurs.
6. We transplant into a pot.

seeds

Peculiarities . Growing balsam from seeds at home is possible only for simple and non-terry varieties. Sow seeds in February or March. But if you need the plant to bloom in May, then the procedure is performed in January. Seeds germinate in bright diffused light and a temperature of 22°C. After transplantation, the temperature drops to 18-20°C. Maternal characteristics are practically not preserved.

Work progress

1. Before planting, soak the seeds in warm water for three hours or in a solution of potassium permanganate for ten minutes.
2. Gently press the seeds into the perlite and water.
3. Create a greenhouse effect with cellophane.
4. We are waiting for two or three weeks.
5. Seedlings can be planted only when two leaves develop.

Possible difficulties in growing

Green pet is affected negative factors- diseases and pests. If possess necessary information and correctly respond to the problem, then you can save the "touchy".

Pests

The appearance and reproduction of pests is the result of unscrupulous care. The table shows worst enemies"touchy" and symptoms of their defeat.

Table - Pests attacking balsam

Preventive measures and treatment are the same: the affected areas are removed, the plant is treated with water, soap solution. With a large accumulation of insects, spraying preparations such as Akarin, Fitoverm, Vertimek, Aktara and analogues are used. They must be applied in a course of several procedures.

Diseases

Why did the balsam stop blooming? What happens to the leaves? All these conditions are quite understandable. The leaves turn yellow and dry - it means not enough moisture. Buds fall - the soil is waterlogged or overdried. The stems are stretched, the plant blooms weakly - there is not enough light. Problems are solved by normalizing and adjusting the frequency of irrigation, lighting. But there are diseases caused by viruses that require surgical intervention. Examples of symptoms are in the table.

Table - What and how does the "light" hurt

The affected areas are removed. Biological preparations are used for spraying, including Alet, Ridomil Gold, Fitosporin-M, Fufanon.

Despite the fact that the composition of the plant has not yet been fully studied, there are cases of its use in folk medicine. Ural, Caucasian, Siberian healers know how to care for balsam, and prepare infusions and decoctions from it. The funds are used to treat kidney stones, ulcers, hemorrhoids, rheumatism.

My first balm could not stand the wrong care. It stood for only a few months on the east window, after which it dropped leaves and flowers, stretched out and began to rot. Only then I realized that he lacked light!

Balsam has been known in Russia since the 19th century. The flower was adored by urban and rural residents for its beautiful, vibrant flowers. Already at that time it was known what character the balsam had, what kind of care he needed.

The people noticed that the flower loves moisture very much, and also releases its excess on its leaves, so it was called “Vanka-wet”, this name can still be heard from elderly lovers of domestic plants, as well as from flower growers from the countryside.

Another name for balsam is "light". This name was given to the flower due to the fact that it has very beautiful, bright red flowers that resemble lights.

The homeland of the plant is the small island of Zanzibar off the east coast of Africa, north of Madagascar. Balsams also grow in the wild in Central Africa and India. Their traditional habitat is rainforests where there is a lot of moisture and heat.

This explains the requirements of the plant for frequent watering and good lighting: it’s just that in the homeland the flower is used to just such conditions.

Balsam room: home care

The appearance of the plant is very spectacular: beautiful bright flowers, succulent leaves. At the same time, the stems and leaves of the flower have a number of disadvantages: they are very fragile, even brittle, so it is difficult to transplant the flower. Breeders also brought out balsams with two-color buds, as well as terry, semi-double.

Basic care conditions:

• Abundant watering.
• Location on the south window.
• Access to fresh air.
• Use of soft water.

Balsam - that rare flower which can be poured. And nothing bad will happen. But if you dry the plant, it can quickly die. It is important to use high-quality water that has settled during the day. Let there always be a large bottle of water in your house, your plants will thank you very much for this!

Remember - tap water is bad for most green friends who come from the tropics.

Another requirement of the plant is a sufficient amount of fresh air. Despite this feature, balsam categorically does not tolerate drafts. In the cold season, it is very important to remove the plant in the warm part of the apartment during airing.

Balsams love not large pots, in them they bloom better and gain green mass well. It is easy to propagate using cuttings, so propagating the plant is not a problem, balsams take root perfectly and, when optimal conditions are created, quickly grow to the desired height.

How to care for "Vanka-wet" in winter

In winter, it is better to protect "Vanka" from the cold, but you should not forget that he comes from Africa. Remove the plant from window glass, put closer to the warm currents from the battery.

In winter, it is important to maintain a long daylight hours, you may need a phytolamp (here a lot depends on the location of your window, its level of shade and the quality of artificial lighting in the room).

Of course, watering is reduced in winter. But not as much as is required for most plants. Even in winter, "Vanka-wet" remains a great lover of moisture! Watch the condition of the soil, this is the most main indicator the need for watering. Usually the plant is watered twice a week.

In the cold months, the plant rests from flowering, but after such a quality rest, it begins to bloom vigorously - from the very beginning of spring until late autumn.

How to care for the "light" in the summer months

Summer is the happiest time for balsam! No wonder, because the conditions are becoming similar to the conditions of his native Africa. During this period, the flower requires frequent watering, every other day. But it is important to drain the water from the pan, do not leave such a “reserve” for the flower, it is better to water it again in a day.

Leaving water out can cause root rot. And this is a very bad situation, in this case, not far from the death of the whole plant. Another rule: water the plant very carefully, with a thin stream closer to the edge of the pot, so that moisture does not get on the root area on the stem, this is not very pleasant for the plant.

In summer, "Vanka" grows well in the open field, it is not afraid of either night dew or evening coolness. Even the scorching rays of the sun are not a hindrance to him. But, of course, it is better to plant balsam where there is a natural shadow at noon (for example, the crown of trees).

Therefore, if you have own house or country cottage area, then you can please the plant by planting it in a flower bed. In response to care, it will bloom magnificently and beautifully.

If dust appears on the leaves or flowers, then it is better to wash the flower, because the lack of clean surfaces on the green parts of the plants does not allow the production of chlorophyll.

If it happens in your area strong winds, then it is best to plant the plant next to some kind of natural shelter, because the stems of the "light" are very fragile. In autumn, the plant returns to the pot, on the windowsill.

Flower growers often call balsam "light", or even "Vanka wet". But in reality, its name is translated differently: “touchy”. This name was given to him due to the fact that at the time of seed ripening, the boxes with them burst from the breath of the wind.

More than 500 types of balsam are known, among them there are annual and perennial varieties.

Annuals decorate flower beds with white, pink, red and orange flowers. The garden balsam flower is very popular.

Perennials are grown at home, and they can bloom throughout the year. The colors are very different - perhaps, there are not only blue, yellow and black balsams.

Most often, the following varieties are bred at home:

Balsam Vallera- enough tall plant, stems can reach 60 cm. Small leaves are brightly colored, flowers are collected in inflorescences.

Balsam Peters- differs in leaves with a bronze tint. The flowers are bright red.

Iron-spun balsam- there are tight joints near the base of the sheet. annual variety, can be grown both in the garden and at home. Reaches 1.5-2 m in height. Flowers are pink and scarlet.

New Guinea balsam- high strong plant. The flowers of the hybrid are white, red, purple.

The principles of care for all varieties are common.

Growing features

Balsam can rightly be called a sissy. If you have purchased this houseplant and want it to please you regularly beautiful flowers, a number of conditions must be met.

Balsam loves the sun. Therefore, it is desirable to place the pot near a window facing south. But in summer, when the sun's rays can scorch tender leaves, balsam protects from bright light.

The flower cannot stand the cold. In winter, you need to make sure that the leaves do not touch the cold glass, and during airing, remove the balsam away.

The flower pot requires a small one. Otherwise, the balsam will grow, but will not bloom.

Watering is needed plentiful. It is no coincidence that the plant was nicknamed "Vanka wet." The soil must always be moist.

You should carefully look - is the flower sick? Even if only a few leaves are damaged, in the absence of the necessary measures, the disease will immediately spread to the remaining leaves and stems, and the plant will die.

When something is wrong, the flower immediately signals this. The stem is stretched, the leaves fall, flowering stops. Think about what balsam is deprived of and correct the situation.

Home care

In order to admire a beautiful flower for as long as possible, a number of conditions must be observed.

Ground Requirements

Balsam is desirable to plant in a lung nutrient soil. You can buy it in a specialized store. Suitable for any intended for flowering plants.

If you filled the pot, say, with earth taken from your site, and it turned out to be heavy and clayey, then there will be few flowers, unlike leaves.

There are requirements for the amount of soil. Often, novice flower growers buy the largest pots so that the plant is “spacious”. But the balsam will not be grateful for this. It will begin to build up the root system in order to “master” the entire space, and it will stop blooming. Therefore, choose a compact pot.

Another option is to plant several balsam cuttings of different colors in a large pot. Then at the time of flowering you will have a beautiful bouquet on your windowsill.

Feed the plant twice a month.

Optimal conditions of detention

A subtropical plant loves warmth, so it is advisable to maintain a temperature of + 20-25 C in the room. Even in winter, it should not fall below +16 C.

Balsam also needs moist air. This applies to both summer time, when the room is hot, and winter time, when the batteries are working. central heating. It is good if there is a vessel with water next to the pot. Moisture will evaporate and maintain the desired microclimate.

As for the choice of location, any window, except for the north one, is suitable for balsam. The flower is very photophilous.

Watering a flower

Balsam loves water very much, and the biggest test for a flower is drought. From this conclusion - there should always be a bottle of settled water at room temperature at the ready.

It is advisable to put drainage at the very bottom of the pot. They do this so that the moisture does not stagnate, and the roots do not rot. A deep pan is also required. When watering, make sure that the earth ball is completely saturated, and excess moisture is in the pan. You don't need to drain it. Balsam will "drink" this water as needed.

In summer, the plant is watered more often - every other day, in winter, watering is reduced by a third.

Normally, after each watering, small droplets of water appear on the leaves, which then dry out, and “sugar” remains.

If the balsam leaves fade, you can try to water the plant abundantly. In some cases, this helps, and the appearance of the flower improves.

Top dressing and fertilizer

In winter, balsam is almost not fed. He is transferred to “enhanced nutrition” in the spring. It is recommended to use fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus. They are applied once every 2 weeks, especially during the period of active flowering.

In the cold season, you can make a little nitrogen dressing. They will not stimulate the bud formation process, but the balsam will give dense foliage and look beautiful.

Trimming

Balsam is pruned throughout its life. If a flower is grown from a seed, then as soon as seven-lobed leaves appear, pinch the top of the central shoot. Then they will develop side shoots, and the balsam will form in such a way that it will look beautiful in a hanging pot.

If you want to form a "tree", you should wait until the stem of a young plant becomes woody. Then you can carefully cut off all the lower leaves, and pinch the main shoot. It is desirable to sprinkle the places of cuts with crushed coal. Over time, side shoots will form.

A plant that has undergone pruning is fed with fertilizers. You can use urea, biohumus.

How to transplant?

Balsam is transplanted in the spring. After that, it seems to come to life: new shoots are formed, flowering begins. If in the summer the plant is too stretched out, and there are few leaves left, you can transplant it a second time in the fall. This should be done when flowering has already ended.

If you make the soil yourself, you need to mix in equal parts: garden soil, peat and river sand. Before planting, the soil is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect. If the finished soil was purchased in a specialized store, this is not necessary.

The pot is chosen small, or several plants are planted in a large vessel at once. It is important that within a short time the roots completely braid the earthen ball - only then can balsam bloom.

Reproduction of balsam

propagate balsam room labor won't make up. Even beginner flower growers will cope with this.

The plant can be grown from seeds. Applicable to balsam general rules: the seeds are planted in a box with any ready-made soil intended for indoor flowers, watered and covered with a film. After germination, the film is removed, young plants are planted in separate pots.

But this method is more often used in relation to annual balsams, which are to grow in flower beds. Houseplants are usually propagated by cuttings.

The top is cut off from a healthy bush. The length of the cutting with several internodes should be about 10 cm. The cutting is placed in a jar of water (it is desirable that the leaves do not get there to prevent decay). After about 2 weeks, or even earlier, roots will begin to appear.

After that, the cutting is transplanted into a small pot. Water as needed with settled water at room temperature. If a plaque appears on the surface of the earth, it means that the water is too hard.

Another breeding option is layering. Choose a strong branch, break off the lowest leaves on it. Then ground to 1/3 part. The soil should be light, loose - do not allow the surface to be pulled together with a crust.

The soil must be kept moist, loosened periodically. You can cover the layers with a film.

propagate balsam better in spring, then in the summer it will delight you with flowering.

Disease and pest control

Balsam can get sick quite easily. The spider mite is especially terrible for him. This pest is a companion of drought, so the best preventive measure is to humidify the air in the room and water the flower well.

But excessive moisture is also harmful - sciarids appear in the soil. In this case, the plant is transplanted, watering is reduced.

If the appearance of the leaves is alarming - the color turns pale or the leaves dry, begin to fall off - you need to think about what the plant lacks. Maybe light? Or is the room too cold? Is the pot tight? An attentive owner will come to the right conclusion and fix the problem.

Balsam is an unusually beautiful plant, and subject to simple rules care will regularly delight you with abundant flowering.

Decorative flower "Vanka wet" or as it is also called Room balsam - home care and its reproduction is not difficult. But this flower fireworks is able to decorate the interior of any home with a lush bouquet of bright, picturesque flowers. All kinds of colors of buds, depending on the type of indoor plant, with proper care will delight their owners with colorful flowers framed by lush green foliage all year round.

What is room balsam

Perennial or annual flower belongs to the balsamic family. The bushy plant is distinguished by straight, juicy and fleshy shoots. On the stems in whorled or opposite order are toothed, lanceolate or entire leaves without stipules. Their color varies from green to reddish-bronze depending on the variety. The flowering period of "Impatiens" lasts from May to December inclusive.

The plant comes with smooth or double flowers, which can have a variety of colors in their collections: white, crimson, pink, red, lilac, yellow, orange, and also all kinds of shades of the listed palette. There are varieties of Balsam with an original combination of several colors of one flower (bicolor). The fruits of the plant are multi-seeded boxes, if you touch them, this will lead to their cracking.

Homeland of Balsam

"Roly wet" comes from the island of Zanzibar, eastern India, southern China, Malaysia, so Balsam prefers a subtropical and tropical climate. This origin explains the flower's love for warmth, light, abundant soil moisture. Balsam, brought to Europe in 1596 from Africa and Asia, quickly gained popularity among the local population.

In England for the rich and long flowering he was nicknamed "The Busy Lisey". From the Austrians, the flower miracle received the nickname "Beautiful wreaths." But “Vanka is wet”, the plant began to be called for the crystals of sugar dew, appearing at the edges of the sheets. Because of the instantly cracking boxes with seeds, some call it from the Latin name Impatience simply “Touchless”, and also “Spark”.

Types of Balsams

Garden or indoor plant Balsam has more than 500 varieties in nature. But in decorative floriculture, from 8 to 15 of the total number of varieties are actively cultivated. Fans of blooming indoor flowers choose varieties of "Touchless", characterized by long and perennial flowering. And in addition, good survival in a temperate climate.

The representative of the flora from the Balsamin family is replete with the following main groups:

• Waller's Balsams combine a series of numerous hybrid varieties.
• Balsam Peters differs from its predecessor in larger dimensions.
• Balsam New Guinea is an artificially bred variety. New Guinea hybrids tend to bloom indoors all year round.

Balsam care at home

Among the unpretentious houseplants, "Touchless" also occupies its own niche. It is important to know what kind of care for Vanka wet at home is required and the features of growing. In order to exotic flower pleased its owners all year round with abundant flowering, care implies the provision of basic needs decorative flower for good health - it is partial shade and moisture.

There are several reasons why balsam sheds leaves:

1. Dry indoor air.
2. Excessive or insufficient watering.
3. Low or too high temperature in the habitat of an exotic houseplant.

Priming

Decorative Indoor Balsam - home care includes providing the flower with fresh soil and substrates suitable for its variety. Growing should be carried out in a pot, selected according to the size of the root system. Before planting "Vanka wet" in such a pot, you need to fill it with a nutrient mixture: black soil, wet soil, sand, peat, drainage. It is recommended to add humus to the substrate, because the plant prefers a moderate acidic environment.

Optimum temperature

Picturesque Indoor Balsam - home care requires maintaining a moderate temperature and the absence of drafts. When Balsam is kept indoors, the temperature in winter should be maintained for him in the range of 15-20 degrees. And in summer you can not place a flower under the open rays of the sun. Exhausting heat has a detrimental effect on the "Wet Vanka", it begins to dry and wither. Comfortable temperature for Balsam in the period from spring to autumn should not exceed +25 degrees.

Lighting

Balsams are photophilous indoor plants, the lack of lighting prevents their growth, the formation of buds, and in addition, their leaves turn yellow. But "Touchless" prefers partial shade to bright lighting. Direct sunlight is not recommended. Therefore, Balsam is best placed on a windowsill facing north, east, southeast or west. If a indoor flower located at the southern windows, they should be shaded with any material, tracing paper or tulle.

Proper watering

The flower "Vanka is wet" is moisture-loving, so the watering regimen should be regular. Wrong watering and the lack of moisture immediately affects the plant, its foliage begins to wither, and the flowers crumble. But excessively abundant watering can harm the root system. Excess moisture, especially with the onset of cold weather, leads to rotting of the root system.

It is recommended to spray the crown of a houseplant carefully, avoiding contact with flowers, and only at temperatures above 20 degrees. When it is warm Balsam is moistened more often, and water is poured so that the trays are slightly filled with it. In winter, watering should be less frequent about once every two weeks. In the cold season, moderate humidity should be maintained as the soil dries out, slightly adding water at room temperature.

fertilizers

For the luxuriantly blooming indoor Balsam - home care is impossible without top dressing of the soil. When feeding "To the Touch", it is better to use fertilizers of organic origin. In addition, it is allowed to use varieties of natural nitrogen fertilizers. Top dressing is carried out twice during the warm period and once a month with a cool pore.

Reproduction Balsam

The Impatiens flower is very easy to breed on your own. Balsam is propagated by several methods:

1. Reproduction by seeds.
2. Propagation by cuttings.

For propagation by seeds, they need to be sown in moist soil and covered with a film, creating a greenhouse atmosphere. Propagation by apical cuttings is a faster way. The method of propagation by cuttings consists in cutting beautifully designed and healthy shoots from the bush, which are kept in a humid environment until the roots appear.

How to root Balsam

An exotic houseplant has a rooting feature - it blooms better in cramped pots. If you plant the Impatiens in a spacious container, then it will give a lot of strength to the growth of roots throughout the entire territory of the pot and the flowers will not appear soon. Therefore, in order to accelerate the growth of the aerial part of the "Touchless" and the early onset of violent flowering, you must initially plant it in a small pot. And as you grow, choose a larger container - plants calmly tolerate transplants no more than annually.

How to pinch Balsam

The method of pinching balsam is simple - the apical buds and at the ends of the shoots of a houseplant are removed. Pruning of the kidneys is carried out to ensure the vigorous growth of the bush and lush flowering. To maintain a neat crown shape and an aesthetically pleasing appearance decorative culture. The only exceptions are the dwarf varieties "Impossible".

Diseases and pests Balsam

Due to the hybridization of some Impatiens varieties, they are very susceptible to disease. Particularly reverent attention requires sheets of a houseplant. If you look at at least one damaged shoot, this may be followed by the death of the entire plant. And if you manage to save Balsam from the disease, then he will lose his decorative effect. You should also be wary of the appearance of pests on the aerial part of a houseplant.

You will need to carefully examine the flower from time to time - Balsam is damaged by whiteflies and aphids. And the presence of spider mites, which are populated in the internodes on the stalks, is the most dangerous for "Vanka wet". A sign of the disease is a cobweb on the leaves (spider mites). In the case of the whitefly, the disease is determined by white spots on the sheets and their slight twisting. Aphids are recognized by brown marks and deformation of the leaves.

Treatment

Gentle Indoor Balsam - growing and caring at home rarely does without the prevention and healing measures of a flower. To resist pests exotic plant it is recommended to carefully inspect the aerial part of it before watering. If traces of spider mites, whiteflies, aphids are found, treat Impatiens with appropriate therapeutic agents.

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