Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Eastern Africa
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
wallenana
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
wallenana
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
wallenana
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
wallenana
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
wallenana
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
wallenana
In Latin
Bilwa
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots