Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Groundcover
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Jewelweed
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Not Available
malva neglecta
In German
Impatiens capensis
malva neglecta
In French
Impatiente du Cap
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
malva neglecta
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Common Mallow. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Common Mallow
Season and care of Jewelweed and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Common Mallow Physical Information
Jewelweed and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Common Mallow are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Common Mallow
Care of Jewelweed and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.