Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CANNA
Common Name
Jewelweed
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Not Available
भंग लिली
In German
Impatiens capensis
Canna Lilie
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Canna
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Canna lirio
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Canna
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Canna lilia
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Canna? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Canna. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Canna 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 Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Canna
Season and care of Jewelweed and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Canna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Canna Physical Information
Jewelweed and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Canna are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Jewelweed and Canna
Care of Jewelweed and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.