Red Cassava 15 Cuttings 9-12" (Manihot esculenta) Yuca Root Plant

Red Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as Yuca or Manioc, is a tropical root crop widely cultivated for its starchy tubers. The plant is valued in warm climates for food production and as a productive garden crop.

These fresh cuttings are commonly used for propagation of cassava plants in home gardens and small farms.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

15 Cuttings
9–12 inches long

🌿 Plant Overview

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a perennial tropical shrub grown primarily for its edible underground tuberous roots. Native to South America, it is now widely cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions.

The plant features palmately lobed leaves and woody stems, and it is commonly grown in food gardens and agricultural plantings.

🌸 Characteristics

• Tropical shrub grown for edible roots
• Distinctive palm-shaped green leaves
• Woody stems used for vegetative propagation
• Commonly grown in tropical food gardens

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil

💧 Water

Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established

Common Name: Cassava / Yuca
Scientific Name: Manihot esculenta
Plant Type: Tropical Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: Cream to Yellow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy or Loamy
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 9–11