Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Clivia
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Clivia
Variegated Cassava
In German
Clivia
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Clivia
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Clivia
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
κλίβια
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Clivia
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Clivia
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Clivia
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Clivia and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Clivia and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Clivia and Variegated Cassava
Care of Clivia and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done 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 Clivia 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.