Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Leucojum
Palmlilie
In Spanish
Leucojum
Yucca
In Portuguese
Leucojum
iúca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Yuca
Season and care of Leucojum and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Yuca Physical Information
Leucojum and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Yuca are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Yuca
Care of Leucojum and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Leucojum 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.