Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
not available
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
QUICKSTICK
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
QUICKSTICK
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
QuickStick
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Quickstick
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Gliricidia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mashua and Quickstick
Season and care of Mashua and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Quickstick Physical Information
Mashua and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Quickstick are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Quickstick
Care of Mashua and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.