Planting and Growing creeping balsam
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Maintain constantly moist, well-drained soil; sensitive to drought and wilts quickly. |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer weekly during the active growing season. |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water creeping balsam?
Maintain constantly moist, well-drained soil; sensitive to drought and wilts quickly.
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for creeping balsam?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for creeping balsam?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for creeping balsam?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for creeping balsam?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize creeping balsam?
Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer weekly during the active growing season.
Learn more →How to Prune creeping balsam?
No pruning is required
Learn more →How to Propagate creeping balsam?
Propagate by seed in the spring at 16-18C (61-64F) or take softwood cuttings in spring or early summer
Learn more →How to Transplant creeping balsam?
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Learn more →How to Care for creeping balsam in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant creeping balsam?
Under glass grow in a humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. If grown outdoors as summer bedding, provide a sheltered position with protection from wind
Learn more →How to Repot creeping balsam?
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Learn more →How to Harvest creeping balsam?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Flower buds are susceptible to grey moulds in growing conditions that are too damp
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, vine weevil and aphids can be troublesome under glass
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of creeping balsam
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