Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
wallenana
Ayers Pear
In German
wallenana
Ayers Birne
In French
wallenana
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
wallenana
Ayers pera
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
wallenana
Ayers Pear
In Polish
wallenana
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear are as follows:
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
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear
Care of Busy Lizzy and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.