Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
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Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Spigelia
Palmlilie
In Spanish
Spigelia
Yucca
In Portuguese
Spigelia
iúca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Loganiceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Yuca
Season and care of Pinkroot and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Yuca Physical Information
Pinkroot and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Yuca are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Yuca
Care of Pinkroot and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Pinkroot 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.