Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
About Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Taxonomy
Impatiens balfourii
Impatiens
Balsaminaceae
Ericales
Also known as
Kashmir balsam and Poor man's orchid
How to care for Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
Water
How often to water your Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
every 9
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Balfour's Touch-Me-Not in your home
a window
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Balfour's Touch-Me-Not in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Balfour's Touch-Me-Not after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not doesnāt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Native Region
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not is native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Care Summary for Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
