Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Clivia
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Clivia
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Clivia
In French
panaché manioc
Clivia
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Clivia
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
κλίβια
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Clivia
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Clivia
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Clivia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Clivia
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Cassava and Clivia Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Clivia are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Clivia
Care of Variegated Cassava and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.