Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Not Available
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Jewelweed
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Not Available
आमला
In German
Impatiens capensis
Stachelbeere
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Grosella
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Groselha
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Agrest
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malpighiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Phyllanthus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Jewelweed and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.