Type
Perennial
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Perennials
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Melampodium
Not Available
In German
Melmpodiam
Impatiens capensis
In French
Melmpodiam
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Melmpodiam
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Melmpodiam
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Melmpodiam
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Melmpodiam
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Melmpodiam
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Melampodium
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Millerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Melampodium and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Melampodium and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Melampodium and Jewelweed. Melampodium doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Melampodium does not have fragrant flowers. Melampodium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Melampodium and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Melampodium and Jewelweed
Season and care of Melampodium and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Melampodium and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Melampodium season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Melampodium is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Melampodium is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Melampodium and Jewelweed Physical Information
Melampodium and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Melampodium and Jewelweed are as follows:
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
Melampodium leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Melampodium and Jewelweed
Care of Melampodium and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Melampodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.