Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Malus
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Jewelweed and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Jewelweed and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Jewelweed and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and European Crab Apple
Care of Jewelweed and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.