Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tree
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Grassland, River side
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, 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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
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, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Jewelweed
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Not Available
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Impatiens capensis
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Jewelweed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.