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About Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano


About Ornamental Oregano and Jewelweed


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Fern, Succulent   
Perennial   

Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States   
Hybrid origin   

Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri   
Kent Beauty Amethyst Falls Barbara Tingey   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
3   
99+

Habitat
Grassland, River side   
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
10-2   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange   
Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs less watering   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay   
Loam   

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   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden   
Showy Purposes   

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   
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea   
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cottage garden   
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis   
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'   

Common Name
Jewelweed   
Ornamental Oregano   

In Hindi
Not Available   
सजावटी अजवायन   

In German
Impatiens capensis   
Ornamental Oregano   

In French
Impatiente du Cap   
ornement origan   

In Spanish
Impatiens capensis   
Ornamentales orégano   

In Greek
Impatiens capensis   
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη   

In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis   
ornamental Oregano   

In Polish
Impatiens capensis   
ozdobne Oregano   

In Latin
Impatiens capensis   
decentius Oregano   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Geraniales   
Not Available   

Family
Balsaminaceae   
Lamiaceae   

Genus
Impatiens   
Origanum   

Clade
Dicotyledonous   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Mentheae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Pitcairnioideae   

Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano

Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano

Season and care of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.

Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information

Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:

Care of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano

Care of Jewelweed and Ornamental Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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