Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Brazil
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Dumbcane
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
रजत बाबा
In German
Dieffenbachie
Silver Sage
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Silver Sage
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
silver Sage
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
silver Sage
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
silver Sage
In Latin
Caladium
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Salvia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Dumbcane and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Silver Sage. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Silver Sage
Season and care of Dumbcane and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Silver Sage Physical Information
Dumbcane and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Silver Sage are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Dumbcane and Silver Sage
Care of Dumbcane and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.