Impatiens marianae

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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.

Similar plants:

• Impatiens morsei, Impatiens velvetea (Velvet Love, Secret Love)
• Impatiens namchabarwensis (Blue Diamond Impatiens)
• Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot Plant)
• Impatiens repens (Balsam, Busy Lizzie)
• Impatiens sp. (Garden Balsam, Touch-me-not, Jewel Weed)
• Impatiens x hawkeri, Impatiens New Guinea Hybrid (New Guinea Impatiens)