Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
In Hindi
Not Available
HIPPEASTRUM
In German
Impatiens capensis
HIPPEASTRUM
In French
Impatiente du Cap
HIPPEASTRUM
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Hippeastrum
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Hippeastrum
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
HIPPEASTRUM
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Hippeastrum
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Hippeastrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Amaryllis
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Hippeastrum. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Hippeastrum 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 Hippeastrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum
Season and care of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Hippeastrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Hippeastrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Hippeastrum Physical Information
Jewelweed and Hippeastrum physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum
Care of Jewelweed and Hippeastrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.