Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Habit
-
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Green, Tan
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
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Medium
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Part 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Groundcover
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
malva neglecta
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
malva neglecta
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
malva neglecta
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
malva neglecta
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
neglecta malva
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Mashua and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Common Mallow. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Common Mallow
Season and care of Mashua and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Common Mallow season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Common Mallow Physical Information
Mashua and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Common Mallow are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Common Mallow
Care of Mashua and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.