Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Mexico
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Bracts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Not Available
Poinsettia
In German
Impatiens capensis
Poinsettia
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Poinsettia
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Poinsétia
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Poinsecja
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Malpighiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Euphorbia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Poinsettia
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Poinsettia? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Poinsettia. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Poinsettia doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Poinsettia
Season and care of Jewelweed and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Poinsettia Physical Information
Jewelweed and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Poinsettia are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Poinsettia
Care of Jewelweed and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.