Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Tabernaemontana
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Tabernaemontana
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Apocynaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Mashua. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Mashua has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crape Jasmine and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Mashua
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Mashua Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Mashua are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Mashua
Care of Crape Jasmine and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.