Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Brazil
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Copper iris
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Copper Iris
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Copper Iris
Dieffenbachie
In French
Copper Iris
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Iris Copper
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Dumbcane
Season and care of Copper Iris and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Dumbcane season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Dumbcane Physical Information
Copper Iris and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and Dumbcane are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Dumbcane flower color:
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Copper Iris and Dumbcane
Care of Copper Iris and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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.