Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Several shades of 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
wallenana
Plumcot
In German
wallenana
Plumcot
In French
wallenana
plumcot
In Spanish
wallenana
plumcot
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Plumcot
In Portuguese
wallenana
plumcot
In Polish
wallenana
Plumcot
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ericales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Plumcot
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Plumcot Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Plumcot 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
Plumcot flower color:
- Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Plumcot
Care of Busy Lizzy and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.