Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Jewelweed
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Not Available
चकोतरा
In German
Impatiens capensis
Pampelmuse
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Not available
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Pomelo
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Pummelo
Season and care of Jewelweed and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Pummelo Physical Information
Jewelweed and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Pummelo are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Pummelo
Care of Jewelweed and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.