Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
wallenana
Devil's Backbone
In German
wallenana
Devil's Backbone
In French
wallenana
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
wallenana
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
wallenana
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
wallenana
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malpighiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone 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
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone
Care of Busy Lizzy and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.