Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Australia, South America
Types
Ornamental plant
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
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
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Dumbcane
Elderberry
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
Elderberry
In German
Dieffenbachie
Holunderbeere
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Sureau
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Saúco
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Bez czarny
In Latin
Caladium
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Dipsacales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dumbcane and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Elderberry. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Elderberry
Season and care of Dumbcane and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Dumbcane and Elderberry Physical Information
Dumbcane and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Elderberry are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Elderberry
Care of Dumbcane and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.