Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Cactus
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
wallenana
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
wallenana
Osterkaktus
In French
wallenana
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
wallenana
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
wallenana
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
wallenana
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus 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
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus
Care of Busy Lizzy and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.