Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
-
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
अमुर मेपल
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
arce de Amur
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
de bordo amur
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
klon amur
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
amur acernis
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Mashua and Amur Maple
Season and care of Mashua and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Amur Maple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Amur Maple Physical Information
Mashua and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Amur Maple are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Amur Maple
Care of Mashua and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.