Carthaginian Cassava
Taxonomy
Manihot carthaginensis
Manihot
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Carthaginian Cassava
How often to water your Carthaginian Cassava
Carthaginian Cassava needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Carthaginian Cassava in your home
Carthaginian Cassava love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Carthaginian Cassava does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Carthaginian Cassava
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Carthaginian Cassava after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Carthaginian Cassava
Carthaginian Cassava
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.