Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Jewelweed
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Not Available
Konjac
In German
Impatiens capensis
Teufelszunge
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Konjac
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
konjac
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Alismatales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Araceae
Genus
Impatiens
Amorphophallus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue
Care of Jewelweed and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.