Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
South America
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
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
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Petunia
Common Name
Jewelweed
Petunia
In Hindi
Not Available
Petunia
In German
Impatiens capensis
Petunie
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Pétunia
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Petunia
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Petúnia
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Petunia
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Petunia. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Petunia
Season and care of Jewelweed and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Jewelweed and Petunia Physical Information
Jewelweed and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Petunia are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Jewelweed and Petunia
Care of Jewelweed and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
