Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Hydrangea
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Hortensie
Dieffenbachie
In French
Hortensia
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Hortensia
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
υδραγεία
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Hortensja
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Hibiscus
Caladium
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Dumbcane. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Chocolate-root and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Dumbcane season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Chocolate-root and Dumbcane Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color:
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane
Care of Chocolate-root and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done 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 Chocolate-root 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.