Busy Lizzie
Impatiens walleriana · Touch-me-nots · Balsam family
Also known as: Impatiens · Sultana
Easy20–40cmPet-friendly
Busy Lizzie care at a glance
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Busy Lizzie
Possible pests on Busy Lizzie include Aphids, Spider mites, Slugs and snails and Nematodes. Common diseases include Impatiens downy mildew and Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Verticillium wilt. Busy Lizzie is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Nematodes Low
Disease
- Impatiens downy mildew High
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Verticillium wilt Medium
- Root rot High
Weather
- Drought stress High
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Frequently asked questions about Busy Lizzie
- Which pests affect Busy Lizzie?
- Possible pests on Busy Lizzie include Aphids, Spider mites, Slugs and snails and Nematodes.
- Which diseases affect Busy Lizzie?
- Common diseases include Impatiens downy mildew and Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Verticillium wilt.
- Is Busy Lizzie toxic to cats and dogs?
- Busy Lizzie is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Busy Lizzie need?
- Busy Lizzie has a high water requirement.
- What light does Busy Lizzie need?
- Busy Lizzie prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Busy Lizzie frost-hardy?
- Busy Lizzie is not frost-hardy.