Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Jewelweed
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Not Available
Chionodoxa
In German
Impatiens capensis
Chionodoxa
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Chionodoxa
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Chionodoxa. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Jewelweed and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa
Care of Jewelweed and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.