Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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, Indeterminate
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, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Gomphrena
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Gomphrena
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Gomphrena
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Gomphrena
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Gomphrena
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Gomphrena
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Mashua
Season and care of Gomphrena and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Gomphrena and Mashua Physical Information
Gomphrena and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Mashua are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gomphrena and Mashua
Care of Gomphrena and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.