Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Not Available
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Ardisia
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Ardisia
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Ardisia
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Ardisia
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Ardisia
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Ardisia
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Ardisia
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Ardisia
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Primulales
Brassicales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ardisia and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Mashua. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mashua has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ardisia and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Mashua
Season and care of Ardisia and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Mashua Physical Information
Ardisia and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Mashua are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ardisia and Mashua
Care of Ardisia and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ardisia 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.