Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Fern, Succulent
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Jewelweed
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
Not Available
In German
süße Limone
Impatiens capensis
In French
Citrus limetta
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Jewelweed. Sweet Lime has thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Sweet Lime and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Jewelweed season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Lime and Jewelweed Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed
Care of Sweet Lime and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.