Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
-
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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
-
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
कासनी
Variegated Cassava
In German
Chicoree
Verändertes Cassava
In French
chicorée
panaché manioc
In Spanish
achicoria
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
ραδίκι
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
chicória
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
cykoria
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
pancratium
variegated Cassava
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cichorieae
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Chicory and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Chicory and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Variegated Cassava season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Chicory and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Chicory and Variegated Cassava
Care of Chicory and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Chicory 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.