Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
wallenana
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
wallenana
Sellerie Kohl
In French
wallenana
céleri chou
In Spanish
wallenana
apio col
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
wallenana
aipo couve
In Polish
wallenana
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Celery 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
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Celery Cabbage
Care of Busy Lizzy and Celery 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.