Differences between Impatiens and Oleander

1. Different plant types

Impatiens is an annual herb, about 60-100 cm in height, with a thick, upright stem. It is also called henna, golden phoenix flower, peach pink, etc. It belongs to the Impatiens family and the genus Impatiens. Because it is an annual plant, it will turn yellow and die in winter.

Oleander is a woody plant. As an evergreen upright shrub, it is naturally very tall, and can grow up to about 5 meters. Because it is an evergreen shrub, its leaves do not fall in winter and the plant does not die. So if you see it still green in winter, it must be oleander.

2. Different leaves

The leaves of Impatiens are alternate, and the lowest parts are sometimes opposite. The leaves are lanceolate or narrowly elliptical, about 4-12 cm long and about 1.5-3 cm wide.

The leaves of oleander are arranged in whorls of 3-4, and the lower parts are opposite. They are relatively slender and narrow, about 11-15 cm long and about 2-2.5 cm wide.

3. Different flowers

Impatiens usually grows alone, but it is also possible for 2-3 flowers to grow in clusters in the leaf axils. The flower colors include pink, purple, white, etc.

The flowers of oleander are terminal cymes and vary in color, usually dark red or pink, except for white after cultivation.