Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
wallenana
Fireglow मेपल
In German
wallenana
Fireglow Maple
In French
wallenana
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
wallenana
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
wallenana
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
wallenana
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae