Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Brazil
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ornamental plant
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Dumbcane
False Indigo
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
इंडिगो
In German
Dieffenbachie
falsches Indigo
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
faux Indigo
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
false Indigo
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Caladium
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dumbcane and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and False Indigo. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and False Indigo
Season and care of Dumbcane and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and False Indigo Physical Information
Dumbcane and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and False Indigo are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Dumbcane and False Indigo
Care of Dumbcane and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.