Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Brazil
China, Japan
Habitat
Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Dumbcane
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
Bluebeard
In German
Dieffenbachie
Blaubart
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Bluebeard
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Barba Azul
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Barba Azul
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Sinobrody
In Latin
Caladium
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dumbcane and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Bluebeard. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Bluebeard has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth. 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 Dumbcane and Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Bluebeard
Season and care of Dumbcane and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Dumbcane and Bluebeard Physical Information
Dumbcane and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Bluebeard are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dumbcane and Bluebeard
Care of Dumbcane and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.