Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering during dry 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders
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
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
Jewelweed
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
Not Available
Japanese Barberry
In German
Impatiens capensis
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ranunculales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Japanese Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Barberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry
Care of Jewelweed and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Japanese Barberry pruning is done 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.