Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Variegated Cassava
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Manihot
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Variegated Cassava season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Star-of-Bethlehem 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.