Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Olive, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Tiny fruits
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, Drought Tolerant
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Antioxidants, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
LYCOPERSICON peruvianum
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Wild Tomato
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Wild Tomato
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Tomaten (Sektion)
In French
panaché manioc
Lycopersicon
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Solanum subsect. Lycopersicon
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Wild Tomato
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Wild Tomato
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Pomidor
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Wild Tomato
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Manihoteae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Wild Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Tomato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Tomato height is 40.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Wild Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Wild Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato
Care of Variegated Cassava and Wild Tomato 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 Wild Tomato 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 Wild Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.