Balsam Tom Thumb Mix Seeds

Balsam (Tom Thumb Mix) plants produce small, cup-shaped flowers on stems between glossy leaves. These beautiful flowers bloom from spring to fall and attract butterflies, birds, and bees. The plant also produces seeds that can be used for the next planting.

Product Information

• Seed quantity: 100 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Spring and Summer
• Method of Sowing: Seedling transplant or direct
• Germination Temperature: 21-27°C
• Germination Time: 4 to 14 days from sowing
• Blooming Time: 60-70 days (late spring to Autumn)

BalsamTom Thumb Flowering Plant Care Tips

Soil: Use rich, well-drained, and loamy soil for planting balsam flowers.

Water: Balsam really needs water to thrive, it can grow on hot summer days but will die or not flower without water. Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Also, do not over-water the plant.

Sunlight: Balsam can grow well in 6-8 hours of full sunlight as well as 3-4 hours of partial shade.

Temperature: The best-growing temperature for balsam flowering plants is 21-29°C.

Common pests or diseases: No serious pests are found in balsam plants but the plants can become infected with powdery mildew. A spray of baking soda with water is effective in removing powdery mildew.