Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
South America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Red
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Foundation
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Bromeliad
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Bromeliad
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Bromeliad
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Bromeliad
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Bromeliad
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Bromeliad
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Bromeliad
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Bromeliales
Brassicales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Properties of Bromeliad and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Mashua. Bromeliad has thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Mashua has allergic reactions like . 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 Bromeliad and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Mashua
Season and care of Bromeliad and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Mashua Physical Information
Bromeliad and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Mashua are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bromeliad and Mashua
Care of Bromeliad and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.