Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
North America
Habitat
-
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mashua and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Mashua and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Mashua and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Mashua and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Mashua and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.