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Oliver's Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens sodenii)

Oliver's Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens sodenii) is a tender perennial with vibrant pink to red flowers and lush green foliage, often grown as an annual.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A mix rich in organic matter is beneficial.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct midday sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A mix rich in organic matter is beneficial.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature.

Avoid frost; protect from cold drafts.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Impatiens elgonensis T.C.E.Fr.
Impatiens magnifica G.M.Schulze
Impatiens oliveri C.H.Wright ex W.Watson
Impatiens uguenensis Warb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderEricales
  • familyBalsaminaceae
  • genusImpatiens
  • speciesImpatiens sodenii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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