Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
-
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Oblanceolate , Ovate
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Prunus serotina ligno
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mashua and Black Cherry
Season and care of Mashua and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Black Cherry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Black Cherry Physical Information
Mashua and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Black Cherry are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Black Cherry
Care of Mashua and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.