Touch-me-not Balsam (Impatiens Noli-tangere) is a annual herb in the Balsaminaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Impatiens noli-tangere is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Balsaminaceae, found in damp places across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Touch-me-not Balsam

Touch-me-not Balsam

Impatiens Noli-tangere

Impatiens noli-tangere is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Balsaminaceae, found in damp places across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
6-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Touch-me-not Balsam

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Balsaminaceae
Genus:Impatiens