Plant Care Jewelweed

Jewelweed

About Jewelweed

Jewelweed is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Jewelweed likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Jewelweed belongs to the Impatiens genus, and is native to North America.

Taxonomy

Impatiens pallida
Impatiens
Balsaminaceae
Ericales

Also known as

pale snapweed, pale touch-me-not, yellow touch-me-not and pale jewelweed

How to care for Jewelweed

💦 Water

How often to water your Jewelweed

Water needs for Jewelweed
0.5 cups
every 9

Jewelweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Jewelweed

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Jewelweed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Jewelweed: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Jewelweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Jewelweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jewelweed in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Jewelweed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Jewelweed: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Jewelweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Jewelweed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Jewelweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Jewelweed is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Jewelweed prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.


🪴 Soil

Jewelweed does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Pots for Jewelweed →

What Are Healthy Jewelweed Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Jewelweed should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Jewelweed is native to the Northern Hemisphere.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Jewelweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Jewelweed Lifecycle →

Jewelweed Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Jewelweed can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Jewelweed, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Jewelweed

Jewelweed

Jewelweed


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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