Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
LUDISIA argyroneura
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Jewel Orchid
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Jewel Orchid
In German
Palmlilie
Jewel Orchid
In French
Yucca
Jewel Orchid
In Spanish
Yucca
joya de la orquídea
In Greek
Yucca
Jewel Orchid
In Portuguese
iúca
Jewel Orchid
In Polish
yucca
Jewel Orchid
In Latin
Yucca
Jewel Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yuca and Jewel Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Yuca and Jewel Orchid? We provide you with everything About Yuca and Jewel Orchid. Yuca doesn't have thorns and Jewel Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Yuca does not have fragrant flowers. Yuca has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jewel Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yuca and Jewel Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yuca and Jewel Orchid
Season and care of Yuca and Jewel Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Jewel Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewel Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Jewel Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewel Orchid is Neutral.
Yuca and Jewel Orchid Physical Information
Yuca and Jewel Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jewel Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Jewel Orchid are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Jewel Orchid
Care of Yuca and Jewel Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Jewel Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewel Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.