Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Fern, Succulent
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
750
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40000
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-152-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm90.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Elliptic, toothed
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
-
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Jewelweed
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
ज्यूवेलवीड
In German
Pfeffer
Impatiens capensis
In French
Piper nigrum
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Impatiens capensis
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Geraniales
Family
Piperaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Piper
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
110050
1
27800
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