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Himalayan balsam.
Impatiens glandulifera
Prononciation im-PAY-shenz glan-doo-LIF-er-uh
Aussi appelée Himalayan balsam, Indian Balsam
This is a tall, fast growing annual plant that produces beautiful orchid like flowers. It is well known for its explosive seed pods that scatter seeds over long distances. Please be aware that it is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Annual
- Lumière
- Partial shade to full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 2 à 4 jours
- Taille adulte
- 2 to 3 meters
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil damp at all times but avoid letting it sit in standing water.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Deadhead flowers regularly to prevent the plant from self seeding in your garden.
- Rempotage
- As an annual, you typically do not need to repot this plant, but you can start fresh seeds each spring.
- Sol
- Moist, fertile, well draining soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Tall hollow reddish stems
- Lance shaped serrated leaves
- Pink to purple orchid like flowers
- Explosive seed pods when ripe
Science
- Famille
- Balsaminaceae
- Genre
- Impatiens
- Ordre
- Ericales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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