Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Fruit
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
-
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Black Currant
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Black Currant
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Black Currant
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
groseille noire
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
negro Grosella
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
groselha-preta
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
nigrum currants
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mashua and Black Currant
Season and care of Mashua and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Black Currant season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Black Currant Physical Information
Mashua and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Black Currant are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Black Currant
Care of Mashua and Black Currant 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 Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.