Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
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
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Moonflower
In German
Palmlilie
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yuca and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Yuca and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Yuca and Moonflower. Yuca doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Yuca does not have fragrant flowers. Yuca has allergic reactions like Not Available and Moonflower 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 Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yuca and Moonflower
Season and care of Yuca and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Yuca and Moonflower Physical Information
Yuca and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Yuca and Moonflower are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Moonflower
Care of Yuca and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.