Cassava
About Cassava
Cassava is a super rare houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Cassava belongs to the Manihot genus, and is native to Brazil.
ā ļø Cassava is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Manihot esculenta
Manihot
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Cassava
Water
How often to water your Cassava
every 9
Cassava needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Boston, Massachusetts
28% Very Low
Growing Cassava in Boston right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Boston is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determininā¦
Sunlight will increase by 41.4% āļø
January 29th, 2023
Boston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Boston is expected to increase by 41.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.5 megajoules of energy per m2 per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours š
January 28th, 2023
This month, Boston is getting an average of 6.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.2 total hours of dayligā¦
Finding light for Cassava in your home
a window
Cassava love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boston, Massachusetts ā .
Cassava does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cassava after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Cassava
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
January 29th, 2023
The growing potential in Boston is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repot ā¦
FAQs
Cassava is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Cassava prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cassava requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Cassava is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Cassava is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Growth Pattern
Cassava will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Cassava can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Cassava
Cassava
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Boston, Massachusetts, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
