Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ornamental plant
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Less fertilizing
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
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Dumbcane
Dill
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
डिल प्लांट
In German
Dieffenbachie
Dill Pflanze
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Dill usine
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Dill Planta
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Dill roślin
In Latin
Caladium
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Apiales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Anethum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Dumbcane and Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Dill? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Dill. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Dill 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 Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Dill
Season and care of Dumbcane and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Dumbcane and Dill Physical Information
Dumbcane and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Dill are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Dumbcane and Dill
Care of Dumbcane and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.