Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Palmate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Buckeye Putzer
In French
panaché manioc
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
variegated Cassava
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Variegated Cassava and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.