"Twinkle" - a flower of bright balsam. This name was not given to him by chance. Just look at the bright inflorescences, and it begs itself. For those who do not think window sills in their home without plants, this is one of the best options. Many are afraid that they will not be able to care for such a bright pet, and choose something familiar. For example, nondescript ficuses. But no need to be afraid. Flower "Twinkle" (balsam) is as unpretentious as it is beautiful. Care for him is the power of the most careless and inexperienced growers.
Balsam Waller - an ancient plant
Another name for this green miracle is impatiens. The plant was introduced to our continent more than four hundred years ago. And it comes from the hot tropics. In Zanzibar and other countries of the eastern coast of Africa, it is often found in natural conditions. Not only beauty is famous for its bright "Twinkle". The flower is very useful for the local population - henna is extracted from it (or rather, from its roots).
The wild variety of this plant in the St. Petersburg Botanical Garden first received the bad fame of the weed. But later, attentive scientists discerned its stunning decorative qualities, and this bright “Spark” began to appear frequently on the windowsills of Russian residents. The flower was known and popular already in the nineteenth century so much that the mention of balsam can be repeatedly found in Russian classical literature. Among the people he received another name.
Balsam is called "wet Vanka" because of one of its interesting features - the plant anticipates a thunderstorm and gives off small droplets of water. Wet leaves may also be due to excessive watering.
"Spark" is a flower that remains beautiful for a very long time. It is hard to find something like that among indoor plants. After all, its flowering lasts up to eight months a year! The colors with which the "lights" fill your home are amazingly varied. Balsamins are white, yellow, orange, pink, purple. In addition to monochromatic, there are striped and speckled varieties. Another colloquial name received balsam for the characteristics of its fruits. Seed boxes are very fragile. They must not be touched so that they do not explode. Therefore, the plant is still called "touchy."
Balsam Care
The most important aspect is watering. The soil must be constantly moistened. Spraying the leaves also does not harm the balsam. Unless moistening of the opened flowers should be avoided. The light must be diffused. But if you care about regular watering, then the plant will withstand even direct sunlight. The lack of light does not greatly affect balsam, but can contribute to its excessive pulling up, which does not always affect the appearance of the plant. You can form a beautiful balsam bush if you pay attention to pinching. No need to be afraid to damage the flower. This will only push the plant to bloom more luxuriantly. Inspect balsam carefully periodically. Parasites can attack him. Most often these are ticks. If this happens, you need to treat the plant with a special compound, which is sold in a flower shop.