Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Not Available
Aaron Caladium
In German
Impatiens capensis
Aaron Caladium
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Alismatales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Araceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose. 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 Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium
Care of Jewelweed and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.