About Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf

Busy Lizzy

Copperleaf

About Copperleaf and Busy Lizzy

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Africa

Melanesia

Types

Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere

Not available

Number of Varieties

99+

Not Available

Habitat

Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15

AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-1

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

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

40.00 cm

99+

240.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

45.00 cm

99+

180.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

Fruit Color

Green

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong elliptic

Reniform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double

Not Available

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available

Birds, Not Available

Allergy

Not Available

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IMPATIENS walleriana

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana

Copperleaf

In Hindi

wallenana

Copperleaf

In German

wallenana

Copperleaf

In French

wallenana

Copperleaf

In Spanish

wallenana

copperleaf

In Greek

Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

wallenana

Copperleaf

In Polish

wallenana

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Impatiens Walleriana

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Euphorbiales

Family

Balsaminaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Impatiens

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Not Available

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

1000

462

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Properties of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf. Busy Lizzy doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Busy Lizzy does not have fragrant flowers. Busy Lizzy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf

Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf Physical Information

Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf 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
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf

Care of Busy Lizzy and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.