Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Africa
Types
11
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Swamps
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Spanish
repollo
wallenana
In Greek
λάχανο
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
repolho
wallenana
In Polish
kapusta
wallenana
In Latin
brassica
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Brassicaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Cabbage and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Cabbage and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
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
Care of Cabbage and Busy Lizzy
Care of Cabbage and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.