Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Brazil
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Bladderwort
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Dieffenbachie
In French
plante Bladderwort
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Alismatales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Araceae
Genus
Utricularia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Aroideae
Properties of Bladderwort and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Bladderwort and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Bladderwort and Dumbcane. Bladderwort doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Bladderwort does not have fragrant flowers. Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Bladderwort and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Dumbcane
Season and care of Bladderwort and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Bladderwort and Dumbcane Physical Information
Bladderwort and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Dumbcane
Care of Bladderwort and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort 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.