Life Span
Annual
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Tree
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
8-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,371.60 cm
  
30
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, 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
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
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
  
Average
  
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
ASIMINA triloba
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Pawpaw
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
गंदा संयंत्र
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Papaya Pflanze
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
usine de papaye
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
planta de la papaya
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
φυτό pawpaw
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
planta mamão
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
pawpaw roślin
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
quince herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Asimina Adans
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Pawpaw
Season and care of Jewelweed and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Pawpaw Physical Information
Jewelweed and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Pawpaw are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Pawpaw
Care of Jewelweed and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.