impatiens
balfourii
balfourii
Care level
Easy
This charming annual puts on a magical show with its orchid-like flowers that seem to float in the air, featuring three-toned blooms in white, pink, and purple. When the seed pods are ripe, they burst open at the slightest touch, launching seeds several feet away - earning it the nickname 'poor man's orchid' and making seed collection a fun activity.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 25°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The impatiens balfourii can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.