Manihot esculenta variegata, Manihot, Variegated Cassava, Tapioca 'Variegata.‘ Phonetics- (MANy-hot, eskew-LEN-ta ). Belongs to family of Euphorbeacae. USA Hardiness Zone- (10a- 11).
Sun to partial shade. Average water requirement. Height 4-6 feet. Color charteruse/ yellow. Average water requirement. Shrub, tender perennials. Height 4-6 feet. Ornamental value.
Parts poisonous if ingested. Bloom pale yellow/ cream. Bloom time- late fall early winter. Used for root crop, 6-8 months of frost free weather for root harvest is required. Bitter roots for starch and sweet varieties for vegetables after removing toxics. Medium maint. No serious disease or insect problem.
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| Grown for foliage. Color charteruse/ yellow. |
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| Leave variegation. |
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| Shrub, tender perennials. |
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| Variegation green and yellow. |
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| Propagation from soft wood cutting. Seeds are sterile. |
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| Roots are either bitter or sweet. Gujranwala, 30 Sep 2020 |
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| Propagation through soft wood cutting. Multan 9 July 2020. |
May you enjoy reading, viewing and cultivating this ornamental plant. 😀
All photos have bee taken by me.
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