Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Jewelweed
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Not Available
Bluewings
In German
Impatiens capensis
Bluewings
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Bluewings
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Bluewings
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Bluewings
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Bluewings
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Bluewings
Season and care of Jewelweed and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Bluewings Physical Information
Jewelweed and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Bluewings are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Bluewings
Care of Jewelweed and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.