Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
Twinleaf
In German
Dieffenbachie
Twinleaf
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Twinleaf
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Twinleaf
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Twinleaf
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Twinleaf
In Latin
Caladium
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Dumbcane and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Twinleaf. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Twinleaf
Season and care of Dumbcane and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Twinleaf Physical Information
Dumbcane and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Twinleaf are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dumbcane and Twinleaf
Care of Dumbcane and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.