Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
-
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Black Maple
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Black Maple Tree
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
panaché manioc
Noir Érable
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Czarny klon
In Latin
variegated Cassava
White Acer ligno
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Black Maple
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Black Maple Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Black Maple are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Black Maple
Care of Variegated Cassava and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.