Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Epiphyte
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Habitat
-
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Subulate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Eria
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Eria
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Eria
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Eria
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
eria
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
eria
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Eria
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Pinalia
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Properties of Mashua and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Eria? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Eria. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Eria
Season and care of Mashua and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Eria season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Eria is .
Mashua and Eria Physical Information
Mashua and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Eria are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mashua and Eria
Care of Mashua and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.