Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Habitat
-
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Sandy Brown
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
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Chervil, French Chervil
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
चेवील
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Kerbel
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Perifollo
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Cerefólio
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Trybula
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
BOOPES
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Anthriscus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mashua and Chervil
Season and care of Mashua and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Chervil season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Mashua and Chervil Physical Information
Mashua and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Chervil are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Chervil
Care of Mashua and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.