Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Brazil
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Applemint Baum
Dieffenbachie
In French
Applemint Arbre
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Genus
Mentha
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Properties of Applemint and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Dumbcane. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Applemint and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Dumbcane
Season and care of Applemint and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Dumbcane Physical Information
Applemint and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Applemint and Dumbcane
Care of Applemint and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.