Impatiens pseudoviola
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This tender perennial species is commonly known as the 'jewelweed' or 'touch me not', and is a species native to Kenya and Tanzania. The plant grows between 6-12cm. It has bright lilac-pink flowers in summer and autumn and has ovate, alternate mid-green toothed leaves. It's a tender species so does need careful protection indoors from frost over the winter period when grown in temperate regions.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Impatiens pseudoviola (Impatiens pseudoviola)
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright · Suckering
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Impatiens pseudoviola
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Impatiens pseudoviola
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Impatiens pseudoviola care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingA tender perennial species that needs warm frost free conditions.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free. May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
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