Type
Fern, Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Africa
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
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 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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, 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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Jewelweed
Sesame
In Hindi
Not Available
तिल
In German
Impatiens capensis
Sesam
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Sésame
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Sésamo
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Sésamo
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Sezam
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Sesame. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Sesame
Season and care of Jewelweed and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Sesame season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Sesame is Neutral.
Jewelweed and Sesame Physical Information
Jewelweed and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Sesame are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jewelweed and Sesame
Care of Jewelweed and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.