Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Lemon Verbena
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Lemon Verbena
In French
panaché manioc
Aloysia
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena. Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Variegated Cassava does not have fragrant flowers. Variegated Cassava has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena
Care of Variegated Cassava and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.