Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
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Habitat
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Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
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1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Aster amellus
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Aster
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
एस्टर
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Astern
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Aster
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Aster
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
αστήρ
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Aster
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
aster
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Aster
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Mashua and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Aster? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Aster. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Aster 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 Mashua and Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Aster
Season and care of Mashua and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Aster season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Aster Physical Information
Mashua and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Aster are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Mashua and Aster
Care of Mashua and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Aster pruning is done 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.