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Impatiens 'Super Sonic Lavender'
| Family Name: | Balsaminaceae |
| Common Name: | New Guinea Impatiens, Busy Lizzie |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent herb to 40 cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves dark green, 6-8cm long, elliptic - lanceolate. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 7cm across, pale lavender. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious: This group of hybrids is often imported during the Chinese New Year Festive period as the local Chinese population considers the large, colourful flowers to be auspicious. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers cool, humid conditions and does not tolerate our local conditions of high heat and high humidity, Plants are best grown under 25'c, i.e. in premises that are air conditioned. When grown under such conditions, the potted plant must be watered regularly, and should be placed over a humidity tray as air conditioning can cause the plant to dry out quickly. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 31873 |
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| Species ID | 6274 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
