Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
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Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
wallenana
QUICKSTICK
In German
wallenana
QUICKSTICK
In French
wallenana
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
wallenana
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
wallenana
QuickStick
In Polish
wallenana
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Quickstick
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Quickstick Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Quickstick 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
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Quickstick
Care of Busy Lizzy and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.