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Water the plants at the root to help prevent powdery mildew. Use a soaker hose or drip line system for watering. The plants will need supplemental watering once a week in the summer. Frequent watering is necessary for balsam in containers and hanging baskets. Collect the seed pods carefully at the end of the season. Let the pod dry and keep in an airtight jar in a dark, cool area of the home until spring.Soil Conditions: Balsam prefers fertile, well-drained soil.It tolerates damp soil but not soggy and performs best in warm weather.Insect and Disease: If Balsam is infested with insect or disease problems like Powdery Mildew, treat early with organic or insect repellents and fungicide.