Manihot esculenta ‘Variegata’
Manihot 'Variegata' or Cassava is a stunning tropical foliage plant with gold variegated foliage and edible roots!
Description:
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.
Common Name: Cassava/Tapioca
Family: Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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