Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Fern, Succulent
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Jewelweed
In Hindi
लौकी
Not Available
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Impatiens capensis
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Τσότρα
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Geraniales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed
Care of Bottle Gourd and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
