Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Central America, North America
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Jewelweed
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Not Available
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Impatiens capensis
Wunderblume
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Maravilha
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Mirabilis
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Jewelweed and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.