Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Mexico
Habitat
-
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-14
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
tabardillo
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
tabardillo
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
tabardillo
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
tabardillo
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Tabardillo
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Tabardillo
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Tabardillo
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Calliandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Mashua and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Tabardillo. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Tabardillo
Season and care of Mashua and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Tabardillo season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Tabardillo Physical Information
Mashua and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Tabardillo are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Tabardillo
Care of Mashua and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.