Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Eastern Africa
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
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
Compost, organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
Mousemelon
wallenana
In German
Maus Melone
wallenana
In French
Mousemelon
wallenana
In Spanish
Mousemelon
wallenana
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
melão rato
wallenana
In Polish
mysz melona
wallenana
In Latin
mouse melon
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Geraniales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Busy Lizzy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light 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 Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy
Care of Mouse Melon and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots 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 Mouse Melon 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.