Type
Fern, Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Perennials
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 Type
Clay
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Jewelweed
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
Not Available
Melampodium
In German
Impatiens capensis
Melmpodiam
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Melmpodiam
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Melmpodiam
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Melmpodiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Impatiens
Melampodium
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Millerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Melampodium
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Melampodium? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Melampodium. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Melampodium doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Melampodium 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 Melampodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Melampodium
Season and care of Jewelweed and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Melampodium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Jewelweed and Melampodium Physical Information
Jewelweed and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Melampodium are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Melampodium leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Melampodium
Care of Jewelweed and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Melampodium 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 Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.