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Impatiens marianae, Touch-me-not

Impatiens marianae

Touch-me-not
Family: Balsaminaceae
Origin: India
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterOrnamental foliagePink flowers

The 2-inch leaves have a silvery-white background, and dark green along the main veins. Its amazing leaf pattern occurs naturally - this is not a cultivated hybrid. The inch-long flowers are deep pink with yellow markings inside, and have a curved "tail".

It does best in bright, filtered light, and should be protected from strong sun exposure.

Likes moist, but well drained, fertile soil.


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Impatiens marianae, Touch-me-not
Impatiens marianae, Touch-me-not
Impatiens marianae, Touch-me-not
Impatiens marianae, Touch-me-not


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/impatiens_marianae.htm