Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Foundation
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Jewelweed
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Not Available
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Impatiens capensis
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Tropaeolum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Mashua. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Mashua
Season and care of Jewelweed and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Mashua Physical Information
Jewelweed and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Mashua are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jewelweed and Mashua
Care of Jewelweed and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.