Cassava

Euphorbiaceae | Manihot

Appearance & Characteristics

Type: Vegetable
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 300 cm

Flowering

Bloom Period: Summer
Flower Color: Purple, Green, Pink, Blue, Brown, Red, Orange, Mixed, Yellow

Plant Uses

Growing Conditions

USDA Zones: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b

Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral
Temperature: 18° to 35° C

Care & Maintenance

Maintenance: Moderate
Watering: Moderate
Humidity: High
Fertiliser: Moderate
Pruning: Low

Propagation

Methods: Seed, Cuttings

Other Details

Native Origin: South America
Pet Friendly: No