About Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava

Lisianthus

Variegated Cassava

About Variegated Cassava and Lisianthus

What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

South America, Brazil

Types

'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus

Not Available

Number of Varieties

99+

Not Available

Habitat

Grassland, Warmer regions

Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11

8-13

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Not Available

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

240.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

Not Available

180.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Palmate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Summer, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

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

Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic

Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Cancer

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUSTOMA grandiflorum

MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'

Common Name

Lisianthus

Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca

In Hindi

Lisianthus

Variegated Cassava

In German

Lisianthus

Verändertes Cassava

In French

Lisianthus

panaché manioc

In Spanish

Lisianthus

abigarrado Yuca

In Greek

Lisianthus

Κυμαίνεται Cassava

In Portuguese

Lisianthus

variegated de mandioca

In Polish

Eustoma

Kolorowy Maniok

In Latin

Lisianthus

variegated Cassava

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Not Available

Class

Magnoliopsida

Not Available

Order

Gentianales

Malpighiales

Family

Gentianaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Eustoma

Manihot

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Manihoteae

Subfamily

Not Available

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

99+

109

99+

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Properties of Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava

Wondering what are the properties of Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava? We provide you with everything About Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava. Lisianthus doesn't have thorns and Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns. Also Lisianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Lisianthus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Variegated Cassava has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava

Season and care of Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Variegated Cassava season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.

Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava Physical Information

Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus 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 Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava are as follows:

Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory

Care of Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava

Care of Lisianthus and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Lisianthus 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.