Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tree
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Apply N-P-K
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Jewelweed
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Not Available
Butterfly tree
In German
Impatiens capensis
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Impatiente du Cap
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Butterfly Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree
Care of Jewelweed and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.