Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Asia
Types
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Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Hosta
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Hosta
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Hosta
In French
panaché manioc
Hosta
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Hosta
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Hosta
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Hosta
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Hosta
In Latin
variegated Cassava
strone
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Hosta
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Hosta Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Hosta are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Hosta
Care of Variegated Cassava and Hosta 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 Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.