Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
छुई मुई
Chionodoxa
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Balsamine
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
No me toques
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Não me toque
glória da neve
In Polish
Niecierpek
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow. Touch-me-not has thorns and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glory of the Snow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow
Care of Touch-me-not and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.