Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Brazil
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Ornamental plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Bānsa
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Bambus
Dieffenbachie
In French
Bambou
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Bambú
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
μπαμπού
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
bambu
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Bambus
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Acidosasa
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bamboo and Dumbcane
Season and care of Bamboo and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Dumbcane season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Bamboo and Dumbcane Physical Information
Bamboo and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Dumbcane are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Bamboo and Dumbcane
Care of Bamboo and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo 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.