Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with succulent stems, growing about 25 - 45 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are elliptic to lance-shaped, green to bronze. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are 5-petaled, round and flattened. |
| Etymology | The Genus name 'Impatiens' means impatient, referring to the seed discharge from the mature pods. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] ( If plant indoor, find a spot where they can get at least 4 hours of bright, indirect sunlight. ) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Whorled |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange |
|---|---|
| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31279 |
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| Species ID | 5675 |
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