Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Brazil
Types
Arbutus unedo
Impatiens capensis
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
MIMOSA pudica
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
छुई मुई
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Berühre mich nicht
In French
arbousier
Balsamine
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
No me toques
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Αγγίξτε-me-not
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Não me toque
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Niecierpek
In Latin
arbutus
Palpate Me, non-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Touch-me-not doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Touch-me-not has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Touch-me-not is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Touch-me-not is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not
Care of Strawberry Tree and Touch-me-not include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.