Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, 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
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CITRUS
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Citrus
Jewelweed
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Not Available
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Impatiens capensis
In French
Citrus
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Citrus
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Citrus
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Cytrus
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
citrus
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Jewelweed. Citrus has thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy. 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 Citrus and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Jewelweed
Season and care of Citrus and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Jewelweed Physical Information
Citrus and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Jewelweed are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Jewelweed
Care of Citrus and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.