Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Brazil
Habitat
-
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Raintree
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
raintree
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
raintree
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
raintree
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Raintree
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Raintree
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Raintree
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Raintree
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Brunfelsia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mashua and Raintree
Season and care of Mashua and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Raintree season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Raintree Physical Information
Mashua and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Raintree are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Raintree
Care of Mashua and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.