Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
-
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
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In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Twinleaf
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Twinleaf
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Twinleaf
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Twinleaf
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Twinleaf
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Twinleaf
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Twinleaf
Order
Brassicales
Ranunculales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Jeffersonia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Mashua and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Twinleaf. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Twinleaf
Season and care of Mashua and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Twinleaf season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Twinleaf Physical Information
Mashua and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Twinleaf are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mashua and Twinleaf
Care of Mashua and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.