Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Brazil
Types
not available
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
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
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Dieffenbachie
In French
Lycaste orchidée
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
braemii orchid
Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Lycaste
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Abreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid 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.