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Balfour's Touch-Me-Not

About Balfour's Touch-Me-Not

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Impatiens balfourii

Genus

Impatiens

Family

Balsaminaceae

Order

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

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Balfour's Touch-Me-Not in your home

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Balfour's Touch-Me-Not in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Balfour's Touch-Me-Not

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Balfour's Touch-Me-Not: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

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.

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☀️ 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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Balfour's Touch-Me-Not Edible? →

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💨 Humidity

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 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!

Best Soil Mix for Balfour's Touch-Me-Not →

When and How to Successfully Repot Balfour's Touch-Me-Not →

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💩 Fertilizer

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Balfour's Touch-Me-Not →

🌎 Native Region

Balfour's Touch-Me-Not is native to the Northern Hemisphere.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Balfour's Touch-Me-Not can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Is Balfour's Touch-Me-Not a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Balfour's Touch-Me-Not, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.