Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
Not Available
In German
Acerola Baum
Impatiens capensis
In French
Acerola Arbre
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Acerola ligno
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Malpighia
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Acerola and Jewelweed
Season and care of Acerola and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Jewelweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Acerola and Jewelweed Physical Information
Acerola and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Acerola and Jewelweed are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Acerola and Jewelweed
Care of Acerola and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.