About Acacia and Jewelweed
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
In Summer
Adequately
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Not Available
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Acacia
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Acacia
Not Available
In German
Acacia
Impatiens capensis
In French
Acacia
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Acacia
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Acacia
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Acacia
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Acacia
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Acacia
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Jewelweed. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Jewelweed
Season and care of Acacia and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Jewelweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Acacia and Jewelweed Physical Information
Acacia and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Jewelweed are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Jewelweed
Care of Acacia and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.