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Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Care Guide
Care guide for Cassava: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Mark · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityHigh humidity (55-75%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-5.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~3.0 m (10.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central.
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