How to Grow and Care for Spotted touch-me-not

Spotted touch-me-not, also known as Common jewelweed, Orange balsam, Spotted jewelweed, Kicking-colt, Orange jewelweed, Snapweed

Spotted touch-me-not thrive in moist, well-drained soil under partial to full shade. Their resilience makes them easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance. Special care points include ensuring consistent soil moisture without waterlogging and protection from strong sunlight, which can scorch their delicate foliage. Regular deadheading promotes continued blooming.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Spotted touch-me-not

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	2-11

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The plant grows as a luscious annual reaching heights between 3 to 5 feet (91 to 152 cm). It possesses a slightly translucent stem, topped with alternate leaves that feature finely toothed edges and a softly downy underside. These leaves set the stage for striking flowers, often a vivid orangish-yellow accented with deep, contrasting spots, typically blooming in early fall. As the season wanes, spotted touch-me-not develops unique seed capsules known for their explosive dehiscence, flinging seeds into the surrounding moist habitat.