Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Arjuna
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
wallenana
In German
Terminalia arjuna
wallenana
In French
Terminalia arjuna
wallenana
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
wallenana
In Greek
arjuna
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
wallenana
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
wallenana
In Latin
arjuna
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy
Care of Arjuna Tree and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.