Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Dumbcane
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
tabardillo
In German
Dieffenbachie
tabardillo
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
tabardillo
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
tabardillo
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Tabardillo
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Tabardillo
In Latin
Caladium
Tabardillo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dumbcane and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Tabardillo. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Tabardillo
Season and care of Dumbcane and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Tabardillo Physical Information
Dumbcane and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Tabardillo are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Tabardillo
Care of Dumbcane and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.