Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Caribbean
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Jewelweed
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Not Available
फ्यूशिया
In German
Impatiens capensis
Fuchsie
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Fucsia
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
φουξία
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Fúcsia
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Fuksja
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Fuchsia. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Fuchsia
Season and care of Jewelweed and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Fuchsia Physical Information
Jewelweed and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Fuchsia are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Fuchsia
Care of Jewelweed and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.