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Busy lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) Care Guide

Care guide for Busy lizzy: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Busy lizzy

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✅ Busy lizzy is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

LightBright, indirect light (near a sheer-curtained window).
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityHigh humidity (65-85%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.5 m (1.5 ft).
Origin

Native to: Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.