Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
  
जायफल
  
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrtoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available