Balsam seedlings

Planted a double variety of Impatiens Balsamina on the 28th and they are already germinating. Put them in a south facing window in the living room (its the warmest room in the house believe it or not...). The optimal temp for them is 60 degrees so i figured it was about time to see if they would go for me and they sure did. They even sprouted faster than the package said they would (7-10 days). If they come out well i think i'll give some out b/c they are a heat tolerant variety and should do well with some abuse :) plus i planted a whole 72 cell pack worth and really have no where to put them!

Bought some coleus and some crackerjack marigold but i have to wait till the weather warms up (optimal germination at ~70 degrees).

Notes on which window to place plants in:

East-facing windows receive cool morning sun, and are good choices for most houseplants. However, in the winter, east windows receive more sunlight than the rest of the year. This would be my pick for the Christmas cactus.

North-facing windows receive almost no direct light. North windows are great choices for houseplants that thrive on indirect light. The cyclamen that is a popular Christmas plant would love this window, as would the peace lily, Chinese evergreen or pothos ivy.

South-facing windows receive a lot of sunlight in the winter but less in the summer. Special care may be needed in using south-facing windows or you may simply need to move the plant in the summer. The poinsettia would look good for a couple of more months in this location as would the parlor palm.

West-facing windows receive the most sunlight of all. Plants on the west side of your home may need to be protected from the sun. Plants like the Norfolk Island pine and weeping fig would find this window most ideal.

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