Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Central America
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
12 - 10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8,9,12,24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Sandy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Insects, Mealybugs
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
ECHEVERIA
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
Echeveria
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Echeveria
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Echeveria
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Echeveria
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Echeveria
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Echeveria
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Echeveria
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Aeonium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Echeveria
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sedeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sedoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available