Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
bees, Wasps
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Palmlilie
In French
Balsamine
Yucca
In Spanish
No me toques
Yucca
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
Yucca
In Portuguese
Não me toque
iúca
In Polish
Niecierpek
yucca
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Yuca
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Touch-me-not and Yuca Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Yuca are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Yuca
Care of Touch-me-not and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Touch-me-not 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.