Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
शकरकंद
African Iris
In German
Palmlilie
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Yucca
African Iris
In Spanish
Yucca
Iris africano
In Greek
Yucca
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
iúca
Iris africano
In Polish
yucca
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Yucca
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yuca and African Iris
Season and care of Yuca and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yuca and African Iris Physical Information
Yuca and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yuca and African Iris are as follows:
Care of Yuca and African Iris
Care of Yuca and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.