Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
South America, Brazil
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Brown
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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
Insects, Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
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
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Variegated Cassava
In German
Lemon Verbena
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Aloysia
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Variegated Cassava has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava
Care of Lemon Verbena and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.