Hatiora

Busy Lizzy

About Hatiora and Busy Lizzy

Hatiora

Busy Lizzy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Eastern Africa

Types

Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere

Number of Varieties

236

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm45.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory, White

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs

Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Hatiora

Impatiens Walleriana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Geraniales

Family

Cactaceae

Balsaminaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Impatiens

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

31000

1 27800

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Properties of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy

Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Busy Lizzy. Hatiora has thorns and Busy Lizzy doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Busy Lizzy has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy

Season and care of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Busy Lizzy season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.

Hatiora and Busy Lizzy Physical Information

Hatiora and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy are as follows:

Hatiora flower color:
Hatiora leaf color:
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 Hatiora and Busy Lizzy

Care of Hatiora and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Hatiora 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.