CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Light green, lance-shaped with serrated edges
4.Flowers – Bright, showy blooms that grow along the stem
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Regular; water more during hot spells
8.Soil – Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with sun to partial shade.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and keep the soil evenly moist.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Impatiens balsamina
2.Common names: Balsam, Garden Balsam, Touch-Me-Not
3.Hindi: गुलमेहँदी / चमचम (Gulmehndi / Chamcham)
4.Tamil: பால்சம் மலர் (Bālsam Malar)
5.Telugu: బల్సం పువ్వు (Balsam Puvvu)
6.Kannada: ಬಾಲ್ಸಮ್ ಹೂವು (Bālsam Hūvu)
7.Marathi: बाळसम फूल (Bālsam Phul)
8.Malayalam: ബാല്സം പുഷ്പം (Bālsam Puṣpam)