Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Layering
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
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
  
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
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
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
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Fruits, Wood
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
सेब
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Liberty Apple
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Liberty (pomme)
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
manzana libertad
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Liberty Apple
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
maçã liberdade
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Liberty Apple
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Liberty Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Malus
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Jewelweed and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Liberty Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Jewelweed and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Liberty Apple
Care of Jewelweed and Liberty Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.