Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Ornamental plant
French parsley
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Dumbcane
Chervil, French Chervil
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
चेवील
In German
Dieffenbachie
Kerbel
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Perifollo
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Cerefólio
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Trybula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Apiales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Anthriscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Chervil
Season and care of Dumbcane and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chervil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Dumbcane and Chervil Physical Information
Dumbcane and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Chervil are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Chervil
Care of Dumbcane and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.