Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
-
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Arbutus
In Hindi
wallenana
सदाबहार
In German
wallenana
Erdbeerbaum
In French
wallenana
arbousier
In Spanish
wallenana
Arbitus
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
wallenana
árbuto
In Polish
wallenana
mącznik
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Geraniales
Ericales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots