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Variegated Cassava

Manihot esculenta

Light Requirements

Light: Full sun to partial shade.

Watering Protocols

Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth, while allowing excess water to drain freely. Established plants can tolerate some drying between waterings.

Growing Medium / Substrate

Growing Medium / Substrate: Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil or potting mix.

Additional Plant Information

  • Manihot esculenta is an accepted species in the family Euphorbiaceae.

  • Frost-sensitive. Protect from freezing temperatures.

An ornamental variegated form of Manihot esculenta, this plant is grown for its distinctive foliage. The variegated leaves give it a bold, tropical appearance.

Sold for ornamental use only. Do not consume any part of this plant.

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