How much sunlight does my Touch-Me-Not need?

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 🏡.

How much humidity does Touch-Me-Not like?

Touch-Me-Not 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 Touch-Me-Not?

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!

Should I fertilize my Touch-Me-Not?

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.

Which region is Touch-Me-Not native to?

Touch-Me-Not is native to the Northern Hemisphere .

What is the growth pattern for Touch-Me-Not?

Touch-Me-Not grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Touch-Me-Not be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Touch-Me-Not can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Touch-Me-Not?

The seeds of Touch-Me-Not can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Touch-Me-Not easy to care for?

Touch-Me-Not is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Touch-Me-Not?

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.

Also known as

Spotted Jewelweed, Spotted Jewelweed, Orange jewelweed, Touch-me-not, Common jewelweed and Orange balsam

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Impatiens hochstetteri

Genus

Impatiens

Family

Balsaminaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Touch-Me-Not

Water

How often to water your Touch-Me-Not

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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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.

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Finding light for Spotted Jewelweed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Touch-Me-Not: 1ft from a window

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.

Touch-Me-Not does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Touch-Me-Not

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for 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 Touch-Me-Not after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Touch-Me-Not is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Native Region

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation