impatiens
glandulifera
glandulifera
Care level
Easy
This playful giant is famous for its explosive seed pods that pop and shoot seeds several meters when touched, earning it the nickname 'touch-me-not'. Its tall stems reach impressive heights in a single season, crowned with orchid-like pink or purple flowers that attract countless bees and butterflies.
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
Low
Once per season.
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
Large
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 90 to 180 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 glandulifera 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.