Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Grass
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
China
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Not Available
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Impatiens capensis
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Balsaminaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Jewelweed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.