Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Ornamental plant
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Dumbcane
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Dieffenbachie
Clamshell Orchid
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Caladium
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Orchidales
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Dumbcane and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.