Differences between Sudanese Impatiens and New Guinea Impatiens

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of Sudanese Impatiens are alternate or the upper leaves are arranged in a spiral. The leaves have petioles, and the blades are broadly elliptical, ovate, or oblong-elliptical, about 4 to 12 cm long and 2.5 to 5.5 cm wide, with small crenate teeth on the edges.

The leaves of the New Guinea Impatiens are arranged in whorls, are lanceolate, have sharp serrations on the edges, and are yellow-green or dark green in color.

2. Flower Differences

The peduncle of Sudanese Impatiens grows in the upper leaf axils of stems and branches, and usually has two flowers. The size and color of the flowers vary, including bright red, pink, dark red, purple, lavender, blue-purple or white.

The flowers of the New Guinea Impatiens grow solitarily in the leaf axils, and the petals at the base are shaped like a rectangle. The flowers come in a variety of colors, including magenta, white, purple, cyan, orange, etc.