Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Nectarine
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
nectarine
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Nektarine
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
nectarine
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
nectarina
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
nectarina
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
nektarowy
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
nectarine
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Nectarine and Mashua
Season and care of Nectarine and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Mashua Physical Information
Nectarine and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Mashua are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nectarine and Mashua
Care of Nectarine and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.