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About Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava


About Variegated Cassava and Arjuna Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia   
South America, Brazil   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions   
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
8-13   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
45.70 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green   
White, Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Light Green   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Palmate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Late Spring, Summer, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs less watering   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed   

Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch   
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators   
Birds   

Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders   
Cancer   

Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas   
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna   
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'   

Common Name
Arjuna   
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca   

In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष   
Variegated Cassava   

In German
Terminalia arjuna   
Verändertes Cassava   

In French
Terminalia arjuna   
panaché manioc   

In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna   
abigarrado Yuca   

In Greek
arjuna   
Κυμαίνεται Cassava   

In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna   
variegated de mandioca   

In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna   
Kolorowy Maniok   

In Latin
arjuna   
variegated Cassava   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Not Available   
Not Available   

Order
Myrtales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Poaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Terminilia   
Manihot   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Manihoteae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Crotonoideae   

Number of Species
100   
99+
109   
99+

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Properties of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava

Wondering what are the properties of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava? We provide you with everything About Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava. Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns and Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns. Also Arjuna Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and sneezing and Variegated Cassava has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and sneezing. 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 Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava

Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.

Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava Physical Information

Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava are as follows:

Care of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava

Care of Arjuna Tree and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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