Seeds of the flower that can dye your nails sprout 5 days after being scattered on the balcony and become a potted plant in half a month

There are many kinds of potted flowers. Many gardening friends keep asking in the comments whether there are some flowers that are especially easy to grow and also very beautiful. Of course there are, for example, moss rose, which is the easiest flower to fill out a pot. In fact, besides moss rose, there is another flower that should receive more attention from gardening friends. That is the "garden balsam", the flower whose blossoms we used to dye our nails with as children. Garden balsam comes in several colors, and I still remember how popular it was with some girls when we were young. Little did we know that this flower is also an excellent potted plant, and keeping it on a home balcony is the most suitable choice.

Garden balsam is not only beautiful, but the key point is that it is easy to keep alive. This flower has strong adaptability, much like moss rose. Although it is not as tough as moss rose, compared with other flowering plants such as clivia and Chinese rose, it is still very much worth getting as a potted plant. The ease of growing garden balsam is mainly shown in its propagation. Scatter some seeds casually on the balcony, and in just 5-6 days it will sprout, and in half a month it will grow into a small potted plant.

Growing potted garden balsam from seed gives a great sense of achievement. After all, from sowing to leafing out and blooming takes only a few short months. Add to that how beautiful the garden balsam flowers are. The flowers can be picked and used for dyeing, so its uses are really quite impressive. I once watched a video by Li Ziqi, in which she mashed grape skins to dye clothes. Now it seems that using garden balsam flowers might produce an even better effect. To grow garden balsam well, you also need to pay attention to a few small details.

Care for garden balsam:

Garden balsam does not particularly like moist environments, so in daily watering, do not water too frequently; just keep the potting soil slightly moist. If water accumulates in the flowerpot, the roots will quickly rot, as it is very sensitive to water. In ordinary watering, just master the principle of "do not water if not dry, and water thoroughly when you do" and there will be no problem. Besides watering, garden balsam quite likes sunlight. Therefore, like moss rose, it is a typical balcony flower. Just care for it on a home balcony. The hottest time has now passed, so there is no need to shade it anymore. Just grow it freely.

Garden balsam can not only be used to dye nails; its flowers are actually also a medicinal herb, with a great effect on promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and on treating bruises and injuries. With so many benefits, keeping a pot at home is naturally a good idea. Of course, garden balsam is rarely seen on the market now, and it is usually not easy to buy even at flower markets. I only occasionally went back to my rural hometown and got a small seedling from a neighbor, and only then did I propagate it by cuttings into a large pot.

That is all for sharing knowledge about garden balsam. Thank you for reading! The weather is a bit cool now, so gardening friends, remember to add clothes when you go out~

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