Type
Shrub
Fern, Succulent
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Cone shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Not Available
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Impatiens capensis
In French
Matricaire odorante
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is Not Available and Jewelweed season is Not Available. The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed
Care of Pineapple Weed and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.