How much humidity does Orange Balsam like?

Orange Balsam doesn’t 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Orange Balsam?

Orange Balsam 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!

Should I fertilize my Orange Balsam?

Orange Balsam 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.

Which region is Orange Balsam native to?

Orange Balsam is native to the Northern Hemisphere .

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Q: How often should I water my Orange Balsam?

Orange Balsam 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Orange Balsam need?

Orange Balsam 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 🏡.

Also known as

jewelweed

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Impatiens capensis

Genus

Impatiens

Family

Balsaminaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Orange Balsam

Water

How often to water your Orange Balsam

Orange Balsam needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Washington, District of Columbia.

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

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Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Washington, District of Columbia

32% Very Low

Growing Orange Balsam in Washington right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Washington is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…

Sunlight will increase by 30.7% ☀️

January 25th, 2023

Washington is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Washington is expected to increase by 30.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.9 megajoules of energy per…

Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈

January 27th, 2023

This month, Washington is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of d…

Light needs and placement for plant Orange Balsam: 1ft from a window

Orange Balsam love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Washington, District of Columbia ⛅.

Orange Balsam does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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