Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Brazil
Types
Iris
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Zwergiris
Dieffenbachie
In French
Dwarf Iris
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Enano Iris
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dumbcane season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.