Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Winter heath
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Alpine Heath
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Alpine Heath
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Alpine Heath
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Mashua
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Mashua Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Mashua are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Mashua
Care of Alpine Heath and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.