Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Star 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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Silver Maple
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Silver Maple
In French
panaché manioc
érable argenté
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
arce plateado
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
plátano de prata
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Silver Maple
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Acer
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple
Care of Variegated Cassava and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.