Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Morocco
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Jewelweed
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
Not Available
Toadflax
In German
Impatiens capensis
Toadflax
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Toadflax
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Toadflax
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Linária
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Toadflax
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Toadflax
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Toadflax? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Toadflax. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Toadflax doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Toadflax 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 Toadflax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Toadflax
Season and care of Jewelweed and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Toadflax season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Toadflax Physical Information
Jewelweed and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Toadflax are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Toadflax
Care of Jewelweed and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.