Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
South America
Types
-
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
-
not provided
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Petunia
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Petunia
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Petunia
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Petunie
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Pétunia
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Petunia
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
πετούνια
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Petúnia
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Petunia
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Petunia
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Mashua and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Petunia. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Petunia
Season and care of Mashua and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Petunia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Mashua and Petunia Physical Information
Mashua and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Petunia are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Mashua and Petunia
Care of Mashua and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.