Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
-
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
wallenana
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
wallenana
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
wallenana
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
wallenana
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
wallenana
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
wallenana
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids