Type
Fruit, Vegetable
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Middle East
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Grassland, Hillside
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Cercospora leaf spot, Charcoal rot, fungus, Red blotch
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
Aphids, Leafminer
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vegetable
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Trigonella foenum-graecum
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Fenugreek
Jewelweed
In Hindi
मेंथी
Not Available
In German
Bockshornklee
Impatiens capensis
In French
Fenugrec
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Fenogreco
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Τριγωνέλλα
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
fenacho
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Kozieradka
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Graecum
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Trigonella
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Fenugreek and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Fenugreek and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Fenugreek and Jewelweed. Fenugreek doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Fenugreek does not have fragrant flowers. Fenugreek has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Fenugreek and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fenugreek and Jewelweed
Season and care of Fenugreek and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Fenugreek and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fenugreek season is Spring and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Fenugreek is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fenugreek is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Fenugreek and Jewelweed Physical Information
Fenugreek and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Fenugreek height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fenugreek and Jewelweed are as follows:
Fenugreek flower color: White
Fenugreek leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Fenugreek and Jewelweed
Care of Fenugreek and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.