Type
Flowering Plants
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lyrate-pinnatilobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Ascochyta blight, Bacterial Blight, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Astringent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Shoots
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
EMILIA sonchifolia
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Consumption Weed, Lilac Tasselflower, Shaving Brush
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Shaving Brush
Not Available
In German
Rasierpinsel
Impatiens capensis
In French
Blaireau
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Brocha de afeitar
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Βούρτσα ξυρίσματος
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Pincel de barba
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Pędzel do golenia
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Tondenti Peniculus
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Shaving Brush and Jewelweed. Shaving Brush doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Shaving Brush does not have fragrant flowers. Shaving Brush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Shaving Brush and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed
Season and care of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Shaving Brush and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shaving Brush season is Summer and Jewelweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Shaving Brush is Clay, Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shaving Brush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Shaving Brush and Jewelweed Physical Information
Shaving Brush and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Shaving Brush height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed are as follows:
Shaving Brush flower color: Pink, Lavender and Violet
Shaving Brush leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed
Care of Shaving Brush and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shaving Brush 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 Shaving Brush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.