Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Australia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Jewelweed
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Not Available
Pepperwort
In German
Impatiens capensis
Pepperwort
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Pepperwort
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Pepperwort
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Pepperwort
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Properties of Jewelweed and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Pepperwort. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Pepperwort
Season and care of Jewelweed and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Pepperwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Pepperwort Physical Information
Jewelweed and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Pepperwort are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Jewelweed and Pepperwort
Care of Jewelweed and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.