Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Brazil
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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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, Summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well 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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Crested Iris
Dumbcane
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Crested Iris
Dieffenbachie
In French
Crested Iris
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Crested Iris
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Crested Iris
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Caladium
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Crested Iris and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Dumbcane. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Dumbcane
Season and care of Crested Iris and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dumbcane season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Dumbcane Physical Information
Crested Iris and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Dumbcane are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Dumbcane flower color:
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Crested Iris and Dumbcane
Care of Crested Iris and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested 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 Crested 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.