Wanka’s wet flowers are quite an old plant, its second name is balsam. It was introduced to Russia in the 16th century from Africa. He got accustomed to us so much that he proved himself even in literature. The secret of the plant is that when a thunderstorm approaches, the flower releases water and becomes
wet. Roly wet - photos can be seen almost everywhere. Some useful information about growing and maintaining a plant at home can be found in our article.
Touchy
It is also called impoverished. The thing is that after pollination on the plant, fruits are formed that soon dry out, forming large rounded boxes. At the slightest touch, they burst, scattering far around their large-sized seeds.
Care
Vanka’s flowers are unpretentious to care for, you just need to remember to water it. The soil
in the flower pot should always be moist, since he loves water very much. In the summer, watering can be carried out daily, but do not flood it heavily. In the winter season, on the contrary, you need to beware of excess moisture, otherwise the roots will rot. Since Vanka wet flowers were brought to us from Africa, therefore, they love warmth. Balsam blooms both in summer and in winter. The optimum temperature for it in the winter is not lower than 15 degrees, and in the summer above 12 degrees, otherwise it will stop growing. It is better to choose a place for him in the form of diffused light or partial shade, then he will feel great and delight you with his wonderful flowers. When the heat is more than 25 degrees and in direct sunlight, balsam drops its flowers. Roly wet likes soil moisture and leaf moisture. That is why it is periodically necessary to spray its leaves, avoiding the ingress of water on the flowers.
Planting and reproduction
The beautiful flowers of Vanka wet will feel better if the roots of the plant completely fill the pot. When growing, it is necessary to transplant it into a larger pot, it is better to do this in the spring. Reproduction of balsam can be done in any convenient way: either by seeds, but only in the spring, or by cuttings, but at any time of the year. If you choose the second option, then the plant can not only be planted, but also renew it, getting rid of the old one, which was stretched from the light and lost its appearance. When grafting, the flowers remaining on the cuttings may not fall off.
Disease
Like any other
plant, balsam is exposed to various pests and diseases. Most of all it gives in to fungal diseases and quickly withers away. In this case, you need to resort to the help of fungicides. With a large amount of watering, aphids and ticks appear on the plant, the flower becomes covered with blackness, which draws the entire plant with a film. If Vanka wet is at the initial stage of the disease, then home treatment will help. To do this, wipe the balsam leaves on both sides with a soft cloth with soap and water from laundry soap, then cover with a bag, leaving a small opening for ventilation. The next day, plant a shower of plants, rinsing the leaves, and again for two days, hide under a bag, not forgetting to periodically air.