Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
शकरकंद
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Palmlilie
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Yucca
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Yucca
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Yucca
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
iúca
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Yuca. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Yuca has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Yuca season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Yuca Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.