Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Dumbcane
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
boxberry
In German
Dieffenbachie
boxberry
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
boxberry
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
boxberry
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
boxberry
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
boxberry
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
boxberry
In Latin
Caladium
Burning
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Boxberry
Season and care of Dumbcane and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dumbcane and Boxberry Physical Information
Dumbcane and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Boxberry are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dumbcane and Boxberry
Care of Dumbcane and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.