Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Brazil
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Dumbcane
In Hindi
boxberry
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
boxberry
Dieffenbachie
In French
boxberry
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
boxberry
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
boxberry
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
boxberry
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
boxberry
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Burning
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Genus
Gaultheria
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Abreae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Aroideae
Properties of Boxberry and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Dumbcane. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Dumbcane
Season and care of Boxberry and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Dumbcane Physical Information
Boxberry and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Boxberry and Dumbcane
Care of Boxberry and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry 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.