Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Not Available
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Damp
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Jewelweed
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Not Available
पत्थरचूर
In German
Impatiens capensis
Harfensträucher
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Jewelweed and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.