Five 5-8-inch fresh cassava stem cuttings treated with rooting hormone. This tropical perennial shrub thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and requires a minimum of 8 warm months without frost.
Contents
- 5 stem cuttings (5-8 inches) with rooting hormone
- Climate Needs: Minimum 8 months warm weather (no frost)
- Growth: Matures in 12-18 months, reaching 6-8 feet tall
- Soil: Tolerates wet and dry soils, prefers well-drained
- Roots: Edible tubers harvestable after 12+ months
Plant Details
- Common names: Cassava, Yuca, Manioc
- Scientific name: Manihot esculenta
- Plant type: Tropical perennial shrub
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours)
- Soil type: Adaptable, best in well-drained soil
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established
- Hardiness zones: 8-11
- Propagation: Stem cuttings only; does not grow true from seed