Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
-
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
SALIX alba
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
White Willow
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
White Willow
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
wierzba biała
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Populus alba
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mashua and White Willow
Season and care of Mashua and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and White Willow season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and White Willow Physical Information
Mashua and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and White Willow are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and White Willow
Care of Mashua and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.