Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Chile, Southeast Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Late Spring
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Begonia masoniana
Common Name
Jewelweed
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
In Hindi
Not Available
iron cross begonia
In German
Impatiens capensis
Eisenkreuz Begonie
In French
Impatiente du Cap
croix de fer bégonia
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
el hierro cruzado begonia
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
begônia cruz de ferro
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Iron Cross begonia
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
ferrum crucem Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cucurbitales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Begonia masoniana doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Begonia masoniana 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 Begonia masoniana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana
Season and care of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Begonia masoniana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana Physical Information
Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
- Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana
Care of Jewelweed and Begonia masoniana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Begonia masoniana 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 Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.