Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Flower Color
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Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Foundation
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Pepperwort
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Pepperwort
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Pepperwort
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Pepperwort
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Pepperwort
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Pepperwort
Morbus nasturtium
Family
Marsileaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Pepperwort and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Mashua. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Mashua 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 Pepperwort and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Mashua
Season and care of Pepperwort and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Mashua Physical Information
Pepperwort and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Mashua are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color:
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pepperwort and Mashua
Care of Pepperwort and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done 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 Pepperwort 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.