Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Jewelweed
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
Not Available
In German
Esskastanie
Impatiens capensis
In French
châtaignier
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut 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 Sweet Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.