Life Span
Annual
Not Available
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Cuneate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting
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 water frequently
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 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Tilaka
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Tilapia
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Tilapia
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
tilapia
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
tilaka
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
tilaka
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
tilakiem
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
tilaka
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ebenales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Symplocos
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mashua and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Tilaka. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Tilaka
Season and care of Mashua and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Tilaka season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Tilaka Physical Information
Mashua and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Tilaka are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Tilaka
Care of Mashua and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.