Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Type
Shrub
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Not Available
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Impatiens capensis
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Hedysarum
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.