Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
World/Pandemic
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Grassland, River side
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
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
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Jewelweed
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Not Available
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Impatiens capensis
indische Malve
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
malva india
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Indian Mallow. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Jewelweed and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow
Care of Jewelweed and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.