Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
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Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Spanish
wallenana
repollo
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
λάχανο
In Portuguese
wallenana
repolho
In Polish
wallenana
kapusta
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Cabbage
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Cabbage Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Cabbage 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
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Cabbage
Care of Busy Lizzy and Cabbage 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 Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.