Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Ornamental plant
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
False Indigo
Dumbcane
In Hindi
इंडिगो
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
falsches Indigo
Dieffenbachie
In French
faux Indigo
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
falsum indicum
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Amorpha
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Dumbcane
Season and care of False Indigo and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Dumbcane Physical Information
False Indigo and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of False Indigo and Dumbcane
Care of False Indigo and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.