Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Brazil
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Impatiens capensis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
bees, Wasps
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
छुई मुई
Hydrangea
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Hortensie
In French
Balsamine
Hortensia
In Spanish
No me toques
Hortensia
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Não me toque
Hortênsia
In Polish
Niecierpek
Hortensja
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Touch-me-not and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Touch-me-not and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Touch-me-not and Batavia. Touch-me-not has thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Touch-me-not does not have fragrant flowers. Touch-me-not has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Hay fever and Batavia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Hay fever. 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 Touch-me-not and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Batavia
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Touch-me-not and Batavia Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Batavia are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Batavia
Care of Touch-me-not and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Touch-me-not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.