Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Humid climates
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Homalomena
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Homalomena
शकरकंद
In German
Homalomena
Palmlilie
In French
Homalomena
Yucca
In Spanish
Homalomena
Yucca
In Greek
Homalomena
Yucca
In Portuguese
homalomena
iúca
In Polish
Homalomena
yucca
In Latin
Homalomena
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Homalomena and Yuca
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Yuca. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Yuca has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Yuca
Season and care of Homalomena and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Yuca Physical Information
Homalomena and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Yuca are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Yuca
Care of Homalomena and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Homalomena 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.