Himalayan balsam.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual

Luz

Partial shade to full sun

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist as this plant loves water. Watch for wilting during dry spells, which is a clear sign it needs a drink. Since it spreads aggressively, you should remove the seed heads before they burst to keep it contained.

Riego

Keep the soil damp at all times but avoid letting it sit in standing water.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Poda

Deadhead flowers regularly to prevent the plant from self seeding in your garden.

Trasplante

As an annual, you typically do not need to repot this plant, but you can start fresh seeds each spring.

Suelo

Moist, fertile, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Seguridad

Mascotas

This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

Cómo identificarla

• Tall hollow reddish stems
• Lance shaped serrated leaves
• Pink to purple orchid like flowers
• Explosive seed pods when ripe

Ciencia

Familia

Balsaminaceae

Género

Impatiens

Orden

Ericales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.