Type
Shrub
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Europe
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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 regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
LACTUCA serriola
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Prickly Lettuce
Not Available
In German
Feigensalat
Impatiens capensis
In French
laitue scariole
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
lechuga espinosa
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
alface espinhosa
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Kolczasta Sałata
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Opuntia Lactuca
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cichorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed. Prickly Lettuce doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Prickly Lettuce does not have fragrant flowers. Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed
Season and care of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Lettuce season is Not Available and Jewelweed season is Not Available. The type of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed Physical Information
Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Lettuce height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed are as follows:
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.