Saturday 9 October 2010

Garden Balsam

   Common name: Balsam, Garden balsam, Rose balsam, Spotted snapweed, Touch-me-not

The plant has thick stem and spiky edged green leaves.  I read that it is called touch-me-not because the ripe seed pods burst when touched. The flowers are pretty, almost like that of a rose.  There are different colours - I have seen only pink, white and violet.

Native to South - East Asia.

Botanical name: Impatiens balsamina    Family: Balsaminaceae (Balsam family)

11 comments:

  1. Very beautiful. Liked your blog. Keep it up and keep posting.

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  2. Oh I luv these flowers and the colour is beautiful!

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  3. This is my favourite balsom. The flowers look like miniature roses and the pastel pink colour is so sweet.

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  4. Yes, they do look like miniature roses, don't they? Lovely pink too.... I agree with you and Swaram.

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  5. ya.... i had the pink doubled balsam, i missed the seeds is it possible to get the seeds of pink double balsam and if possible many colors of balsam plant.... plz contact rsaravanaforyou@rediffmail.com

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  6. I guess you could do a search for providers of seeds. I am sure there are many. Wish I could be of more help.

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  7. I have Balsam and they are a beautiful plant! Love them, infact my Relative planted some and they grew so big for three years! Some are spotted and white and pink and purple. Beautiful!

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  8. You may spend a lot of time indoors, especially in the winter. Open a window in your home to allow fresh, oxygenated air inside. If it's warm enough,Plants suitable for karachi open two windows on opposite sides of your home to increase air circulation. Try to open your windows for a few minutes 3 times a day, even in winter.

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  9. It is possible to grow avocado Plant in Britain but it is usually for the foliage, not the fruit, as a houseplant. You will get the best results if you grow your avocado indoors in a pot

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  10. The best time to plant your seedless Lemon Plant is during the spring, to avoid any harsh winter or summer temperatures.

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