About
Manihot esculenta, cassava or manioc, is a shrub or small tree from tropical South America with deeply lobed, palmate leaves and inconspicuous flowers. The large, starchy tuberous roots are one of the world's most important food crops. An ornamental foliage plant for a heated greenhouse or frost-free garden.
About the genus
Manihot are shrubs and small trees from tropical America with deeply lobed, palmate leaves and inconspicuous flowers. M. esculenta (cassava) is one of the world's most important root crops, and the genus includes several ornamental species grown in frost-free gardens and heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.