Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Aleurites moluccanus
Order
Brassicales
Euphorbiales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Aleurites
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Mashua and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Kukui. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Kukui
Season and care of Mashua and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Kukui season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Kukui Physical Information
Mashua and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Kukui are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Mashua and Kukui
Care of Mashua and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.