Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
-
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Red Buckeye
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Red Buckeye
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Red Buckeye
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Red Buckeye
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Aesculus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Mashua and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Red Buckeye. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Mashua and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Mashua and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Red Buckeye
Care of Mashua and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.