Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
not available
Ornamental plant
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Dumbcane
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
crimson pygmy
Dieffenbachie
In French
crimson pygmy
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Alismatales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Berberis
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.