Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Even Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Stevia
Not Available
In German
Stevia
Impatiens capensis
In French
Stevia
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Stevia
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Stevia
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Stevia
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Stewia
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Stevia
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Stevia and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Jewelweed. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Jewelweed
Season and care of Stevia and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Jewelweed Physical Information
Stevia and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Jewelweed are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Jewelweed
Care of Stevia and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.