Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Dumbcane
Crested Iris
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Dieffenbachie
Crested Iris
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Crested Iris
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Crested Iris
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Crested Iris
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Caladium
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Dumbcane and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Crested Iris. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Crested 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 Crested 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Crested Iris
Season and care of Dumbcane and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Crested Iris Physical Information
Dumbcane and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Crested Iris are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Crested Iris
Care of Dumbcane and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.