Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYPOESTES phyllostachya
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Polka Dot Plant, Polkadot Plant
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Polka dot plant
शकरकंद
In German
Tupfen-Anlage
Palmlilie
In French
Polka dot usine de
Yucca
In Spanish
Planta de lunares
Yucca
In Portuguese
Planta bolinhas
iúca
In Polish
Grochy roślin
yucca
In Latin
Facies dot herba
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Acanthaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Ruellieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Polka Dot Plant and Yuca
Season and care of Polka Dot Plant and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Polka Dot Plant and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Polka Dot Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Polka Dot Plant is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Polka Dot Plant is Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Polka Dot Plant and Yuca Physical Information
Polka Dot Plant and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Polka Dot Plant height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Polka Dot Plant and Yuca are as follows:
Polka Dot Plant flower color: Lavender
Polka Dot Plant leaf color: White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink and Rose
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Polka Dot Plant and Yuca
Care of Polka Dot Plant and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Polka Dot Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Polka Dot Plant 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.