Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Brazil
Types
Perennials
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
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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
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Clivia
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Clivia
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Clivia
Dieffenbachie
In French
Clivia
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Clivia
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
κλίβια
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Clivia
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Clivia
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Genus
Clivia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Clivia and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Dumbcane. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Dumbcane
Season and care of Clivia and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Dumbcane Physical Information
Clivia and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Clivia and Dumbcane
Care of Clivia and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.