Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
not available
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Requires little pruning
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Bearberry
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Bearberry
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Bärentraube
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
bearberry
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
gayuba
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
bearberry
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
bearberry
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mashua and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Bearberry. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Bearberry doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bearberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Bearberry
Season and care of Mashua and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bearberry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Mashua and Bearberry Physical Information
Mashua and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Bearberry are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Bearberry
Care of Mashua and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.