Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, as this can stress it.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Also known as Idaho Jewelweed · Orange Touch-Me-Not · Pale Yellow Jewelweed
Paleyellow Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens aurella) is a delicate annual producing pale yellow, spurred flowers, ideal for moist, shaded garden spots.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions; check top inch of soil.
Moist, well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C; protect from frost and extreme heat.
Regular feeding during growth
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, as this can stress it.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or leggy stems before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting mix or perlite.
Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring, but may take longer to establish.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repot in spring before the active growing season commences to minimize transplant shock.
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Where Paleyellow Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens aurella) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Species | Impatiens aurella |
Similar in genus Impatiens
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