Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southeastern United States
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Jewelweed
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Not Available
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Impatiens capensis
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Jewelweed and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.