Impatiens walleriana

Busy Lizzie

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Herbaceous perennial with fleshy stems and serrated leaves. Produces vibrant flowers in continuous bloom. Prefers humid, shaded environments.
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Plant Details

Common Name Busy Lizzie
Family Balsaminaceae
Genus Impatiens
Species Walleriana
Origin East Africa
Blooming Spring through Autumn, often year-round in tropics
Leaf Color Green, Red, or Purple depending on cultivar
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based potting mix with perlite for drainage, rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity essential, mist regularly

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or partial shade. Avoid harsh midday sun to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during active growth season (Spring-Autumn)

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness, deadhead spent flowers daily

Pest Control Aphid Powdery Mildew Fungus Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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