Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Yucca
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Water Celery
शकरकंद
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Palmlilie
In French
Céleri d'eau
Yucca
In Spanish
El apio agua
Yucca
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Yucca
In Portuguese
Aipo água
iúca
In Polish
Seler Woda
yucca
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Water Celery and Yuca
Season and care of Water Celery and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Yuca Physical Information
Water Celery and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Yuca are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Yuca
Care of Water Celery and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.