Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
India
Types
Not Available
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Heals minor burns
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
MUSA velutina
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
गुलाबी केले
In German
Verändertes Cassava
rosa Banana
In French
panaché manioc
rose Banana
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Pink plátano
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
ροζ Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Banana -de-rosa
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
różowy Banana
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Pink Banana
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
- Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana
Care of Variegated Cassava and Pink Banana 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 Pink Banana 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 Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.