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About Rutabaga and Jewelweed


About Jewelweed and Rutabaga


What is

Life Span
Biennial   
Annual   

Type
Vegetable   
Fern, Succulent   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Africa, Canada, North America, United States   

Types
Argentine canola annua – annual rape and summer rape swede rape pabularia – Hanover-salad   
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri   

Number of Varieties
3   
99+
50   
99+

Habitat
Not Available   
Grassland, River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
2-11   

AHS Heat Zone
9-3   
12 - 1   

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow   
Yellow, Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Elliptic, toothed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Moderate   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
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, Apply N-P-K   
Fertilize only when soil is poor   

Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust   
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas   
Drought, Dry soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic   
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Poison Ivy   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Sometimes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient   
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root   
Bark, Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Can be made into a herbal tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border   
Cottage garden   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica   
IMPATIENS capensis   

Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip   
Jewelweed   

In Hindi
शलजम   
Not Available   

In German
Steckrübe   
Impatiens capensis   

In French
rutabaga   
Impatiente du Cap   

In Spanish
nabo sueco   
Impatiens capensis   

In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον   
Impatiens capensis   

In Portuguese
Rotavaga   
Impatiens capensis   

In Polish
Rotavaga   
Impatiens capensis   

In Latin
Rotavaga   
Impatiens capensis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Geraniales   

Family
Brassicaceae   
Balsaminaceae   

Genus
Brassica   
Impatiens   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Dicotyledonous   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
50   
99+

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Properties of Rutabaga and Jewelweed

Wondering what are the properties of Rutabaga and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Rutabaga and Jewelweed. Rutabaga doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Rutabaga does not have fragrant flowers. Rutabaga has allergic reactions like Asthma, Mild Allergen and Toxic and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Asthma, Mild Allergen and Toxic. 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 Rutabaga and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rutabaga and Jewelweed

Season and care of Rutabaga and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.

Rutabaga and Jewelweed Physical Information

Rutabaga and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Jewelweed are as follows:

Care of Rutabaga and Jewelweed

Care of Rutabaga and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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