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    Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Cassava
    • Kassava
    • Tropical Tapioca

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' plant details

    Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cassava is a tall semi-woody shrub with big palmately compound leaves that are a foot or more across. Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' is a dramatic variegated form with dark green leaves with bright gold centres on red stems. A striking garden or container specimen plant, it is generally thought of as tropical but some reports suggest greater hardiness. Safest in a pot and kept at a minimum of five Celsius in winter. Cassava roots are one of the most important tropical food crops. Tapioca is made from the starch of the cassava root.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tropical Tapioca, palmate yellow and green leaves with red petioles, dramatic patio plant. Full sun. Forms tuberous roots with age. Great for decorative pots. Keep above 50 °F.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Manihot grahamii

    aka Hardy Tapioca

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Manihot grahamii foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Manihot grahamii [San Marcos]

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 15'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Manihot grahamii [San Marcos] foliage by Dale Hickey
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