Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Epiphyte
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
South America
Habitat
-
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Bromeliad
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Bromeliad
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Bromeliad
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Bromeliad
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Bromeliad
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Bromeliad
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Bromeliad
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Bromeliad
Order
Brassicales
Bromeliales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Bromeliaceae
Properties of Mashua and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Bromeliad. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Bromeliad
Season and care of Mashua and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bromeliad season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Bromeliad Physical Information
Mashua and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Bromeliad are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Mashua and Bromeliad
Care of Mashua and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.