Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ornamental plant
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Dumbcane
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Dieffenbachie
Rockets Freifrau
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Caladium
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Brassicales
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket
Care of Dumbcane and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.