Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Lemna minor
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
1-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Aquatic Plant
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
No need to prune
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Cold climate, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
LEMNA trisulca
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
duckweed
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Entengrütze
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
lentille d'eau
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Lenteja de agua
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
duckweed
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
lentilha-d'água
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Rzęsa
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
duckweed
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Arales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Lemnaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Lemna
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lemneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lemnoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Duckweed
Season and care of Jewelweed and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Jewelweed and Duckweed Physical Information
Jewelweed and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Duckweed are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jewelweed and Duckweed
Care of Jewelweed and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.