Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Ornamental plant
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Northern Seehafer
Dieffenbachie
In French
Northern Sea Oats
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Genus
Uniola
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Abreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.