Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
-
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
तरकश ट्री
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Köcherbaum
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
pharetram ligno
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Mashua and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Quiver Tree. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Mashua and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Quiver Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Mashua and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mashua and Quiver Tree
Care of Mashua and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.