Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Requires very little pruning
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, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
gold medallion tree
In German
Verändertes Cassava
gold medallion tree
In French
panaché manioc
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
variegated Cassava
aureus arbore
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla. Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Variegated Cassava does not have fragrant flowers. Variegated Cassava has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Variegated Cassava and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.