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Balsam is a medium-tall, rainy season annual that is grown for its beautiful flowers. The flowers are long lasting on the plant and are quickly replaced by new flowers.Balsam is one of the few flowers, planted from flower seeds, that can do well in sun or shade as long as it has plenty of moisture.Growing Requirements:The plant is susceptible to the following pests and diseases- Powdery mildew, Leaf miners, Oedema, Parasitic nematodes, Spider mites, Flower thrips, Root knot nematode, Whiteflies, Aphids, Impatiens necrotic spot virus, Fungal leaf spots, Rhizoctonia stem rot. These pests and diseases may leave the plant leaves affected or can eat the leaf tissues of the plant. Infected leaves become covered with a white to gray powdery growth.Grows well in heavy clay soils. It also prefers a moist well-drained humus rich soil.These plants can grow in full sun and can tolerate part shade.This variety require a soil temperatures that should be kept higher than 20°C [68°F] to ensure good germination.Remember to water these plants regularly. Keep them moist, but not too wet. If the plants dry out, they will lose their leaves. If you over-water the plants, this could encourage fungal diseases.