In the world, plant impatiens balsamina Linn. known as balsam flowers. In Indonesia, more commonly known as pacar air flowers. Have flowers with different colors, [...]]]> Beautiful colors characterize this Asian native plants. Another characteristic, this plant is easy to grow and not fussy. Also some parts of the plant could be used as a drug P3K.

In the world, plant impatiens balsamina Linn. known as balsam flowers. In Indonesia, more commonly known as pacar air flowers. Have flowers with different colors, such as pink, red, white, orange, peach, or salmon. At first glance, orchid-like flowers form in small sizes with the serrated leaves. Impatiens quite popular as an ornamental plant and are often found in the highlands, such as Peak, West Java. High as 30-80 centimeters. Every region in Indonesia has another name for this water lover. In Minangkabau (West Sumatra), pacar air paruinai known. pacar air cai (Sunda), kimhong (Jakarta), pacar air banyu (Java), pacar air Spree (Bali), and flowers jebelu (South Halmahera).

This plant loves the shade and water. If you have a large house in the sun, place the plant under a tree. Although many color flowers, no good pacar air used for landscape. Usually good hung or placed in the pot. Maybe because like in the shade for the landscape to be less good.

Although local impatiens exists in Indonesia, the flower business is still importing seed from abroad. These flowers usually grow on the riverbank. Plants that higher local, small flowers, sturdy trunk vertebra. And the colors are not as many flowers than seeds from the outside with a variety of colors.

Planting media for this plant is not difficult. Keep the soil mix, compost, chaff or dirt, cocopeat. Can also use manure. Although classified as not fussy plants, there is one main enemy, the pest. Once exposed to pests, the plant will rot immediately. So, watch your pacar air plants of any pest.

1. Impatiens is a plant that originated from South Asia and Southeast Asia. This plant was introduced in America in the 19th century.
2. This plant is also called Busy lizzie (Busy Lizzie) for continued flowering.
3. This plant is very desirable bees and other insects that help its flowers.
4. These plants can not live in a dry environment.
5. The parts of this plant can be used for drugs, such as flowers for the drug ulcers, rheumatism, and dermatitis. While the leaves for the anti-inflammatory or wash the wound.