Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fern, Succulent
Origin
South America
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Terrestrial
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Unknown
Sometimes
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
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Petunia
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Petunia
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Petunia
Not Available
In German
Petunie
Impatiens capensis
In French
Pétunia
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Petunia
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
πετούνια
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Petunia
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Petunia
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Properties of Petunia and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Jewelweed. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia 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 Petunia and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Jewelweed
Season and care of Petunia and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Jewelweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Jewelweed Physical Information
Petunia and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Jewelweed are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Jewelweed
Care of Petunia and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.