Type
Fern, Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Egypt
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Not Available
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Lactuca sativa
Common Name
Jewelweed
Lettuce
In Hindi
Not Available
सलाद
In German
Impatiens capensis
Salat
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Salade
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Lechuga
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Alface
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Sałata
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Lettuce. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Lettuce 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 Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Lettuce
Season and care of Jewelweed and Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Lettuce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Lettuce is Not Available while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Lettuce is Not Available.
Jewelweed and Lettuce Physical Information
Jewelweed and Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Lettuce are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Lettuce flower color: Not Available
- Lettuce leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jewelweed and Lettuce
Care of Jewelweed and Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Lettuce 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 Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.