Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
China
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Mountain forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Layering, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Self-fertile
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
कीवी फल
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Quiuí
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Owoc kiwi
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Kiwi fructum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Jewelweed and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Jewelweed and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jewelweed and Kiwifruit
Care of Jewelweed and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.