Balsam Waller (Waller) - a plant with large and bright flowers. In the people he has a few more names - Roly wet, Spark, Impatiens. These names were due to droplets of moisture on the leaves in the morning, due to the bright color and scattering of seeds when touched.
This species has a large number of varieties that delight the variety of colors. It is thanks to the large flowers and their bright color Waller fell in love with gardeners. Homeland - the tropics of Africa and Asia.
Characteristic
Balsam Waller - perennial plant, blooming for a long time, but often cultivated as an annual.
Root system
It has powerful root system. In the pot it is tightly tangled and with a lack of space it grows into drainage holes.
Stem
The plant has a succulent stem, well branched, but rather fragile. It grows up to 60 cm.
Leaves
The leaves are broad oval-shaped, the tip is pointed. They grow 10–12 cm long, 5–7 cm wide and have a light or dark green color, sometimes they are found with a reddish tinge.
Flowers
Inflorescences appear early. Flowering lasts almost the entire year. Flowers bloom large, in diameter they reach 5 cm.
The colors are various - white, red, pink, purple, orange. There are two-color and with a spot in the center, as well as simple and terry.
Flowers can be single or gathered in inflorescences. The pedicle is long, raised above the leaves. In place of the flower the fruit is formed. He is an oblong box with five leaves, in which more than one thousand seeds matures.
Care for Waller's Balsam
The light is quite demanding for care. Therefore, to obtain a flowering bush, you must adhere to the rules of care.
Landing
Before planting, you need to take into account the preferences of Impatiens. First of all, the place is chosen. He loves sunshine, so the place must be sunny. June is the best month for landing.
Priming
For planting need a light, loose and nutritious soil. Soil acidity must be within 5.8-6.2 pH. In the flower shop you can buy ready-made soil for flowering plants. For self-preparation of the earth mixture mix leaf and peat land, humus and sand in a proportion of 2: 1: 1: 1.
To avoid stagnation of moisture in the pot, it is imperative to use drainage. To do this, pour a layer of expanded clay at the bottom not less than 5 cm
Can be planted in open ground. Also with the onset of warm summer days, you can make pots on the balcony or in the garden.
He quickly becomes accustomed to a new place of growth, can be planted even being flowering. Before the onset of frost, you need to transplant a bush from the soil into the pot.
For oxygen supply to the root system, regularly loosen the top layer of the soil.
Pot
When choosing a pot is worth considering that he should not be too big. In order to achieve abundant flowering is used cramped pot. To give a magnificent view in one container, several specimens are planted.
Transfer
Transplanted as needed, with the germination of the roots in the drainage holes. The most suitable months for this procedure are April or May. But as the Spark quickly loses its decorative appearance, it has to be updated. every 2-3 years. And if the root system feels comfortable, then transplantation is not required.
Watering
For irrigation, it is recommended to use soft distilled water. When using water from the tap for a long time, the alkali content in the soil increases.
Water when drying top layer of soil. Pour water carefully so that it does not fall on the stem or leaves. This can cause trunk rot.
Air humidity
Loves moderate air humidity. In the hot summer months, it must be sprayed to prevent wilting.
Sprayed only the leaves of the plant. Do not allow water to enter the flowers.
Thermal mode
It is a heat-loving plant, quietly tolerating temperature is 25-26 degrees. At this temperature, provide spraying and access of fresh air, while staying on the balcony - shading.
During the winter months the minimum temperature is 10-12 degrees.
Light mode
Waller needs bright sunlight. But at the same time he does not like to hit direct sunlight, which can cause burns of the leaves. With enough light will bloom almost the entire year, and with a lack of - will stop, it will lose its appeal.
Wintering
If the plant was planted in the garden, then it is carefully dug and planted in a pot. When the first frost occurs, the delicate leaves will turn black and fall off. Therefore it is necessary to take care of your flower in advance. Also in the room are entered pots that were on the balcony.
After the flower was brought into the house and provided him with comfortable conditions of maintenance, he will continue flowering. The rest period is short - during January and February. At this time it is necessary to maintain indoors. temperature 12-15 degrees.
Breeding methods
There are two ways of breeding - seeds and grafting. In the spring or summer months it is convenient to use cuttings. For this purpose, the stems of about 10 cm are cut with a sharp knife. They are rooted in containers with water or wet sand. The roots appear within 14-17 days, after which the cuttings are transplanted into a permanent container. 2 months after planting the young seedling blooms.
Growing Balsam Waller seed
Seeds are planted in March. Land for sowing requires light. For self-preparation, peat, garden soil, vermiculite and coarse sand are mixed in equal proportions.
You can buy an earthen mixture for seedlings, but be sure to add 1/5 of the sand to it. This will make the soil lighter and more breathable.
Pour the prepared soil into the seedling box and moisten it with a spray bottle. Spread out on the surface seeds 2-3 cm apart. Press the seeds slightly to the ground.
Cover the seedling box with plastic wrap and place in a warm and bright place. Maintain room temperature about 20 degrees. Periodically lift the film to ventilate the seeds. If necessary, spray the ground with warm water.
The first shoots will appear in 10-14 days. After the appearance of two leaves, young plants are picked in separate pots that do not exceed 10 cm in diameter. After the appearance of the 7 leaves, the pinching is made. The plant will be more lush.
In May, it is already possible to take out pots for a short time on an open balcony or in a garden. After such manipulations, the seedlings will be hardened. And if necessary, seedlings can be planted in the garden, in open ground.
Does the flower need pruning?
Trimming is done in the spring, after transplantation. Long stalks shorten and pinch the tops. This stimulates the emergence of lateral shoots.
Cut the shoots can be used for reproduction. Also dried twigs and leaves are removed.
Bloom
The flowering period is long - all summer and autumn. Under favorable conditions, flowering will continue until January.
The rest period lasts from December to February. During this period, to provide a thermal regime of about 15 degrees, as well as to limit watering.
Fertilizer / feeding
Feeding up the soil in spring and summer months every 14 days. To do this, in the flower shop purchased complex fertilizer for flowering plants. In order not to over-saturate the soil, it is advisable to use 1/2 of the dosage indicated in the instructions.
Growth rate
Waller is growing very fast. From the cutting for two months grows a bush with a large number of flowers. Even by sowing seeds in March, you can get a flowering bush in July.
Lifespan
Impatiens retains its decorative view 2-3 years. After this period, its shoots are lengthened, the stems become bare, flowering stops.
Smell
The flowers have a sweetish scent that attracts bees while on the balcony or in the garden.
Diseases and pests
High temperature and low air humidity are the cause of the cessation of flowering and wilting of the leaves.
Waterlogging causes root rot. Regular water ingress on the stem causes it to rot.
The reason for the fall of flowers can be dry air in the room.
Lack of light reflected on the color of the leaves. Shoots are drawn and lose their decorative appearance.
The plant is also affected by pests. The most common spider mite, aphid and whitefly. At defeat by wreckers there is a withering of leaves, falling off of flowers and the full cessation of flowering. To control pests use insecticidal solutions.
Methods of struggle and prevention
To prevent diseases you need follow the rules of care. It is time to water, spray and feed the plant. Also adhere to the temperature and light conditions.
For pest control use insecticidal solutions. Often, the appearance of pests occurs precisely because of non-compliance with the rules of care.
Balsam Waller with proper care almost all year round will delight violent flowering. Due to the color variety, your window sill, balcony or garden will always look bright and fresh.
A photo
Next you will see a photo of the Balsam Ouller Waller:
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