Description
This is the numbered and rooted plant that you are buying.
This plant does not ship to AZ, CA, or LA due to agricultural regulations.
Cold Weather Notice: Tropical plants do not tolerate temperatures below 45 °F.
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Manihot esculenta ‘Variegata’, commonly known as variegated tapioca or cassava, is a fast-growing tropical shrub prized for its bold, deeply lobed foliage and striking yellow to cream variegation. Each leaf displays a unique pattern, often contrasted by reddish stems that enhance its ornamental appeal.
This plant creates a strong tropical presence with its upright growth and wide spread, making it ideal for landscape use in warm climates or as a container specimen. The vibrant foliage adds movement and color, especially in bright conditions.
Primarily grown as an ornamental, this variegated form is valued by collectors for its dramatic foliage rather than edible use.
Basic Care
Light: Full sun to bright, indirect light for best coloration.
Water: Keep soil moderately moist; allow slight drying between waterings.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well outdoors in tropical climates.
Temperature: Ideal 70–95 °F; protect from cold below 50 °F.
Fertilizer: Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Difficulty: Easy — fast-growing and vigorous in warm conditions.
Phonetic: man-ee-HOT es-kew-LEN-tuh var-ee-uh-GAY-tuh
Leaf Stork specializes in rare tropical plants and collector aroids — Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, Syngonium, and Alocasia.
From our greenhouse to your doorstep, each plant is nurtured with care and shipped to ensure a healthy, secure arrival.
