Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Melanesia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Jewelweed
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Not Available
Copperleaf
In German
Impatiens capensis
Copperleaf
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
copperleaf
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Copperleaf
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Euphorbiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Copperleaf
Season and care of Jewelweed and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Copperleaf Physical Information
Jewelweed and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Copperleaf are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Jewelweed and Copperleaf
Care of Jewelweed and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.