Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Warmer regions, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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 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, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Phytophthora Root Rot, Pythium root rot, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Disorientation, flushing of face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, anti-cancer, Antirheumatic, Demulcent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Datura metel
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Devil's Trumpet, Metel
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
datura
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Datura
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
datura
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
datura
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Datura
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
estramônio
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
bieluń
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Datura
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Datureae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mashua and Datura
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Datura? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Datura. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Datura doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like Not Available and Datura has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Datura and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Datura
Season and care of Mashua and Datura is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Datura Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Datura season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Datura is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Datura is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Datura Physical Information
Mashua and Datura physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Datura height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mashua and Datura are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Datura flower color: Not Available
- Datura leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mashua and Datura
Care of Mashua and Datura include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Datura 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 Datura needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.