Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tree
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Jewelweed
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Not Available
red alder
In German
Impatiens capensis
rot-Erle
In French
Impatiente du Cap
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
aliso rojo
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Red Alder. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Red Alder
Season and care of Jewelweed and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Red Alder Physical Information
Jewelweed and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Red Alder are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Red Alder
Care of Jewelweed and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.