Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
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
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Dumbcane
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Dieffenbachie
Echte Kamille
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Caladium
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Dumbcane and German Chamomile
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and German Chamomile? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and German Chamomile. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and German Chamomile doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and German Chamomile
Season and care of Dumbcane and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Dumbcane and German Chamomile Physical Information
Dumbcane and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and German Chamomile are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and German Chamomile
Care of Dumbcane and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.