Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
-
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Tabernaemontana
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Tabernaemontana
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Tabernaemontana
Order
Brassicales
Gentianales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Tabernaemontana
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Mashua and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Crape Jasmine. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Mashua and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Crape Jasmine season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Mashua and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Crape Jasmine
Care of Mashua and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.