Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Blue Violet
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Lavender
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Lavender
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Lavendel
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Lavande
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Lavanda
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
λεβάντα
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Lavanda
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Lawenda
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Lavendula
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Lavender and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Lavender and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Lavender and Mashua. Lavender doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Lavender does not have fragrant flowers. Lavender has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting and Mashua has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Lavender and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavender and Mashua
Season and care of Lavender and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Mashua Physical Information
Lavender and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Mashua are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lavender and Mashua
Care of Lavender and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lavender 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.