Manihot esculenta (Cassava)

Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with deep green and creamy white palm-shaped leaves on plant branches
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) palm-shaped foliage with distinct green and white variegation and thin red stems.
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Botanical name: Manihot esculenta

Common names: Cassava, Manihot, Tapioca, Manioc

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The Manihot esculenta, commonly known as Cassava, is a large shrub that can grow 5-10 feet tall when fully mature. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate full sun or semi-shade, and only needs a moderate amount of water. It is known for its beautiful pink and white flowers, as well as its ornamental foliage. This plant is native to South America, and is grown in USDA Zones 9-11.

This plant has both ethnomedical and edible properties. Cassava roots, peels and leaves should not be consumed raw The tuberous root is edible. It is processed by first peeling the root, being sure to remove all of the purple outer layer, and then boiling in at least one change of water. The processed edible root can be used in a variety of dishes. It is also high in essential vitamins and minerals. The plant itself is poisonous and should be handled with caution.

In regions with cold climates, Cassava can be grown in a pot. It needs to be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and should be watered regularly. The pot should also be placed in a warm and sunny area, in order to ensure proper growth.

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Manihot esculenta (Cassava) yellow tan plant stem with textured nodes in close up photo
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) stem section showing distinct nodes along the tan colored woody surface
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with green and white variegated leaves standing tall against blue sky.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with distinctive variegated foliage reaching upward toward the clear blue sky.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) tree with brown textured bark and green palmate leaves, upward branch view.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) tree trunk showing textured brown bark and emerging green leaves on branches.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) white and pink flower, close up of delicate botanical petals
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) flower with white and pink petals along with variegated green leaves
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) cream white flower close up on red stems during the day
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) flower with pale cream petals and yellow center on reddish thin stems
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with green and white variegated leaves, a close up plant photo.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) showing variegated leaves with deep green and creamy white color splashes.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with yellow and green palmately lobed leaves on woody stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with distinct variegated foliage showing yellow centers and deep green edges.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) green and yellow variegated palmately compound leaves, close up.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) palmately compound leaves with vibrant green and yellow variegated color segments.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) green leaves close up showing palmate foliage shapes on long thin stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) palmate green leaves split into several long narrow segments on woody branches.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with green and yellow variegated leaves on a dense bushy plant.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with lush foliage containing distinct green and yellow variegated leaf color.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) dense green and yellow variegated plant with palmately lobed leaves.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with deep green and creamy yellow variegated foliage on thick stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with green and yellow variegated palmate leaves on a plant
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with striking variegated green and yellow foliage and vivid red stems
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with white pink flower and variegated green yellow leaves close up.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) white pink flowers on branches with yellow and green variegated foliage.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) brown fruit stacked together close up within a wooden container
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) brown root crops piled in a wooden crate for daily sale
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) dark green leaves on a woody plant stem close up view
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with large palmate green leaves spreading from a central stalk near soil
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with green and yellow variegated leaves in a dense bushy shape.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with thick stems and palm-shaped leaves covered in green and yellow.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with green and yellow variegated palmately lobed leaves on branches
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with variegated palmately lobed leaves in green and yellow colors on branches
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant, with green, orange, and yellow lobed leaves on woody stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with variegated lobed leaves growing on woody stems near soil surface.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) green leaves growing on woody plant stems in a clear view.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) displays palmately lobed green leaves extending from slender woody stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) cream flower with red stems and variegated green white leaves close up
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) cream flower cluster with red stems and variegated foliage on the branches
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with green and yellow variegated leaves, close up.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with variegated foliage and red stems growing in a cluster.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with green and yellow variegated palm-like leaves in landscape.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with variegated leaves and slender red stems reaching toward sun.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) green white plant with long narrow palmately compound leaves, full bush.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant showing palmately compound foliage with green and creamy white variegation.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with variegated green yellow leaves and small white flower buds close up.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) showing off variegated foliage alongside small white flower buds on red stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with green and yellow variegated palmate leaves in garden setting.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with striking green and yellow variegated foliage on upright wooden stems.
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) plant with yellow and green variegated leaves on red stems
Manihot esculenta (Cassava) with palmately lobed leaves in yellow and green with red stems.


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Manihot esculenta (Cassava) green leaves close up showing palmate foliage shapes on long thin stems.

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