Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Brazil
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Ornamental plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Calla Lily
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Calla Lily
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Dieffenbachie
In French
Lys calla
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Cala
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Calla
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Calla Lily
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Alismatales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Abreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Properties of Calla Lily and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Dumbcane. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting. 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 Calla Lily and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Dumbcane
Season and care of Calla Lily and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Dumbcane season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Dumbcane Physical Information
Calla Lily and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Dumbcane are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Calla Lily and Dumbcane
Care of Calla Lily and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calla Lily 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.