Balsam Seeds Tom Thumb Mixed - Flower Seeds

Balsam Mixed, is one of the popular varieties of balsam. It is a medium to a very tall plant grown annually for its beauty. These plants are native to Asia, North America, and South Africa. The balsams are heirloom flowers that look like roses and camellias. Balsam plants are known as ornamental and medicinal plants all over the world. These plants are sown both indoors and outdoors. These double mixed balsam seeds sprout easily that have multicolored flowers and double petals.

Nursery nation offers high-quality mixed balsam seeds online in India which can be very well used to decorate the spaces in the house. Balsam is a long-lasting plant and quickly replaces old balsam flowers. They are the perfect choice for your garden and terrace space.

Plant Requirements:

• Soil Type: Rich,well-drained moist soil
• Sun: Direct sunlight or partial shade
• Temperature: 20-22 degrees C
• Watering Requirement: Once a day
• Space: 12-20 inches apart

How to Sow Balsam Flower Seeds

To collect the seeds before pods ripen, bag the pods gently with fabric. The balsam plant can also be lightly shaken to collect the seeds from the ripened pods. Do not transplant the seeds before they germinate into the pot.

• Take the garden balsam mixed seeds and sprinkle them on the soil bed or flower pot/trays. Keep them indoors when sowing in winters to keep them tender.
• The plant may germinate in 1-2 weeks.
• Give space between the plants and cover the seeds lightly with soil.
• Tip the stems of the young plants.
• These balsam flowers may also self-seed the plant in the garden.
• To avoid fungal diseases, do not overwater balsam.

How to care for Plants

Follow these guided instructions to care for your plants and boost healthy paced growth.

Watering Guide

• Water the soil or the roots and not the leaves.
• Put a finger in the soil to check & water the plant if dry.
• Avoid overwatering plants. Keep the soil moist & not swampy.
• Use a well-draining pot to avoid water accumulation at the bottom.

Sunlight Guide

• For Direct Sunlight, Keep the plant pot facing a sunny window with direct sunlight all day.
• For Partial Shade, Keep the plant pot not facing the sun and away from the window.
• For Low Light, Keep the plant pot in a low light room to encourage growth.

Potting Mix Necessity

Potting soil or Potting Mix consists of peat moss, pine bark, and other rich ingredients, excluding earthen soil. Use Potting Mixture for healthy roots and plants with the following elements:

• Vermiculite improves air holding capacity and water retention or you can use water storing crystals to retain water in plants.
• For space, sand or perlite in the potting mixture helps in drainage.
• Peat moss, coconut coir, pine bark, or shredded paper also adds water retention to plants.
• For rich nutrients, choose a potting mix with fertilizers and compost.
• Pick soils that are free from stones or lumps.