Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Yucca
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Chorisia
Palmlilie
In Spanish
Chorisia
Yucca
In Portuguese
Chorisia
iúca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Chorisia and Yuca
Season and care of Chorisia and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and Yuca Physical Information
Chorisia and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Yuca are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Chorisia and Yuca
Care of Chorisia and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Chorisia 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.