Type
grain
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Foundation
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Triticale
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
triticale
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Triticale
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
triticale
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
triticale
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
triticale
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
pszenżyto
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Triticum
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Agaricales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Triticale and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Triticale and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Triticale and Mashua. Triticale doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Triticale does not have fragrant flowers. Triticale 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 Triticale and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Triticale and Mashua
Season and care of Triticale and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Triticale and Mashua Physical Information
Triticale and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Mashua are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Triticale and Mashua
Care of Triticale and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.