Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CITRUS
Common Name
Jewelweed
Citrus
In Hindi
Not Available
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Impatiens capensis
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Citrus
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Citrus
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Citrus
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Cytrus
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Citrus. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Citrus
Season and care of Jewelweed and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Citrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Citrus Physical Information
Jewelweed and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Citrus are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Citrus
Care of Jewelweed and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.