Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Not Available
In German
Bougainvillea
Impatiens capensis
In French
Bougainvilliers
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Jewelweed
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Jewelweed Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Jewelweed are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Jewelweed
Care of Bougainvillea and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.