Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
-
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
-
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Tabebuia
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Tabebuia
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Tabebuia
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Tabebuia
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Tabebuia
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Tabebuia
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Tabebuia
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Tabebuia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mashua and Tabebuia
Season and care of Mashua and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Tabebuia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Tabebuia Physical Information
Mashua and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Tabebuia are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mashua and Tabebuia
Care of Mashua and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.