Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Foundation
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
pinkroot
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Spigelia
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Spigelia
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Spigelia
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Spigelia
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Spigelia
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Spigelia
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Loganiceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Mashua
Season and care of Pinkroot and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Mashua Physical Information
Pinkroot and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Mashua are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Mashua
Care of Pinkroot and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.