Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
European crab apple
Dumbcane
In Hindi
european crab apple
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Dieffenbachie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
european crab apple
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Genus
Malus
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Dumbcane
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Dumbcane season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Dumbcane Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Dumbcane are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of European Crab Apple and Dumbcane
Care of European Crab Apple and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple 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.
