Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Not Available
In German
Ringelblume
Impatiens capensis
In French
pot Marigold
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Caléndula
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Calendula
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Jewelweed. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Jewelweed season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Jewelweed Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed
Care of Pot Marigold and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.