Impatiens marianae is a rarely-seen species from India with mesmerizing variegation!  Its amazing leaf pattern occurs naturally - this is not a cultivated hybrid.  Those of you in warmer climates will be disappointed to learn that this is a cool-climate species and may not thrive in warm conditions.  If you can provide the right environment, it's a stunning collector's plant.  I don't know anyone else currently offering it online.

Impatiens marianae is a perennial species that trails along the ground for 2 or 3 feet, and grows to about a foot tall.  The stems will root wherever they touch the soil.  The 2-inch leaves have a silvery-white background, and dark green along the main veins.  I suspect that the bold variegation enables pollinators to see the plant in the dark forest understory where it grows.  The inch-long flowers are deep pink with yellow markings inside, and have a curved "tail".  The plant doesn't flower very often in cultivation.  But it doesn't matter because the leaves are so awesome!

Impatiens marianae comes from northeast India, where the climate is mild year-round, so it likes cool, moist conditions.  Preferred temperatures are between 50 and 70 or 75 degrees F (10-23°C).  It's likely that the plant will not thrive if temperatures regularly get above 80 (27°C), especially if nights are warm.  It has survived winter temperatures near freezing, but it needs protection from frost.  This species requires high humidity to thrive - above 60% is recommended.  It makes a great terrarium plant on the floor of a cool room.  It does best in bright, filtered light, and should be protected from prolonged sun exposure.  Grow it well-draining soil that's kept consistently moist.  In the right conditions, it is an easy and vigorous plant.

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