Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southern Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Jewelweed
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Not Available
पवित्र कमल
In German
Impatiens capensis
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
loto sagrado
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Proteales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus
Care of Jewelweed and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.