Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Africa
Types
-
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for size control
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, Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
leatherleaf
wallenana
In German
Leatherleaf
wallenana
In French
Leatherleaf
wallenana
In Spanish
leatherleaf
wallenana
In Greek
Leatherleaf
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
wallenana
In Polish
Leatherleaf
wallenana
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Geraniales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark 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 Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy
Care of Leatherleaf and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control 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 Leatherleaf 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.