Variegated Cassava

Chocolate-root

About Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root

Variegated Cassava

Chocolate-root

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

South America, Brazil

Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

15100

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Habitat

Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-133-8

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AHS Heat Zone

10*1

Sunset Zone

H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Light

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'

GEUM rivale

Common Name

Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca

Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens

In Hindi

Variegated Cassava

Hydrangea

In German

Verändertes Cassava

Hortensie

In French

panaché manioc

Hortensia

In Spanish

abigarrado Yuca

Hortensia

In Greek

Κυμαίνεται Cassava

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

variegated de mandioca

Hortênsia

In Polish

Kolorowy Maniok

Hortensja

In Latin

variegated Cassava

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Class

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Manihot

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Manihoteae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

1091

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Properties of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root

Wondering what are the properties of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root. Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Variegated Cassava does not have fragrant flowers. Variegated Cassava has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like . 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root

Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.

Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root Physical Information

Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root are as follows:

Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root

Care of Variegated Cassava and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.