Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Carissia
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Carissa
Variegated Cassava
In German
carissa
Verändertes Cassava
In French
carissa
panaché manioc
In Spanish
carissa
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
carissa
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
carissa
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
carissa
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
carissa
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Carissa and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Carissa and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Carissa and Variegated Cassava
Care of Carissa and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Carissa 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.