Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Ukiuki
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Ukiuki
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Ukiuki
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Ukiuki
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Ukiuki
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Ukiuki
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Dianella
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Properties of Ukiuki and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Mashua. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Mashua
Season and care of Ukiuki and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and Mashua Physical Information
Ukiuki and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Mashua are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ukiuki and Mashua
Care of Ukiuki and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.