Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Firewheel
In Hindi
Not Available
Firewheel
In German
Impatiens capensis
Feuerrad
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Firewheel
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Firewheel
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Firewheel
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Firewheel
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Impatiens
Gaillardia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Firewheel. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Firewheel
Season and care of Jewelweed and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Firewheel Physical Information
Jewelweed and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Firewheel are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Firewheel
Care of Jewelweed and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.