Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Dumbcane
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
persian violet
In German
Dieffenbachie
persian violet
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
persian violet
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Violeta persa
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Violeta persa
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Persian Violet
In Latin
Caladium
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Gentianales
Family
Araceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Exacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dumbcane and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Persian Violet. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Persian Violet
Season and care of Dumbcane and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Dumbcane and Persian Violet Physical Information
Dumbcane and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Persian Violet are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dumbcane and Persian Violet
Care of Dumbcane and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.