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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Orbicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Beetles, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Constipation
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Proteales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Abelia
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nelumbonaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.