Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Eastern Australia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Not Available
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Impatiens capensis
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Malvaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.