Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ornamental plant
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Dumbcane
Copper iris
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
Copper Iris
In German
Dieffenbachie
Copper Iris
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Copper Iris
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Copper Iris
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Caladium
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Dumbcane and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Copper Iris. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Copper Iris
Season and care of Dumbcane and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Copper Iris Physical Information
Dumbcane and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Copper Iris are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Copper Iris
Care of Dumbcane and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.