Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
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Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Foundation
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Celosia
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Celosia
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Celosia
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Celosia
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Celosia
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Celosia
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Celosia
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
celosia
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Celosia
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Celosia and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Mashua. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia 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 Celosia and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Mashua
Season and care of Celosia and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Mashua Physical Information
Celosia and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Mashua are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celosia and Mashua
Care of Celosia and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Celosia 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.