Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Brazil
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Epidendrum
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Epidendrum
Dieffenbachie
In French
Epidendrum
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Epidendrum
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Epidendrum
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Epidendrum
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Epidendrum
Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Dumbcane
Season and care of Epidendrum and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Dumbcane Physical Information
Epidendrum and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Dumbcane are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Epidendrum and Dumbcane
Care of Epidendrum and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.