creeping balsam
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I. repens is a creeping evergreen perennial to 20cm high, with fleshy stems bearing small kidney-shaped leaves and hooded yellow flowers to 4cm long in summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- creeping balsam (Impatiens repens)
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creeping balsam
Distribution map
Sri Lanka, India
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creeping balsam
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creeping balsam care guide
- Maintain constantly moist, well-drained soil; sensitive to drought and wilts quickly.
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Maintain constantly moist, well-drained soil; sensitive to drought and wilts quickly.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer weekly during the active growing season.
Pruning
PruningNo pruning is required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in the spring at 16-18C (61-64F) or take softwood cuttings in spring or early summer
Growing
GrowingUnder 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
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Common pests and 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
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