Also known as Giant Impatiens · Giant Touch-Me-Not · Nayantara
Oliver's Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens sodenii) is a vigorous evergreen shrub known for its bright pink flowers and rapid growth. Native to Kenya and Tanzania, it thrives in wa
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers a location with ample light but out of direct, hot sun, which can scorch leaves.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Water when the top inch of soil is dry, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 2-4 weeks from spring to 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 |
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. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months or if growth slows.
Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape and encourage more blooms. Pinch back leggy stems. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous flowering. Pruning can be done anytime the plant needs shaping or to control size.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 7-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in moist potting mix and keep warm and humid until roots form.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Oliver's Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens sodenii)
Where Oliver's Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens sodenii) 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 sodenii |
Similar in genus Impatiens
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