Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Not available
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Copperleaf
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Copperleaf
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Copperleaf
Dieffenbachie
In French
Copperleaf
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
copperleaf
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Copperleaf
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Copperleaf
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Alismatales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Acalypha
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Dumbcane
Season and care of Copperleaf and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Dumbcane Physical Information
Copperleaf and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Dumbcane are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Copperleaf and Dumbcane
Care of Copperleaf and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.