Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Brazil
Types
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Impatiens capensis
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
MIMOSA pudica
Common Name
Crested Iris
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
छुई मुई
In German
Crested Iris
Berühre mich nicht
In French
Crested Iris
Balsamine
In Spanish
Crested Iris
No me toques
In Greek
Crested Iris
Αγγίξτε-me-not
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Não me toque
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Niecierpek
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Palpate Me, non-
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Touch-me-not
Season and care of Crested Iris and Touch-me-not is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Touch-me-not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Touch-me-not season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Touch-me-not is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Touch-me-not is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Touch-me-not Physical Information
Crested Iris and Touch-me-not physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Touch-me-not are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Crested Iris and Touch-me-not
Care of Crested Iris and Touch-me-not include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Touch-me-not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Touch-me-not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.