Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Brazil
Types
Blue Oat grass
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Oatgrass
Dumbcane
In Hindi
जई घास
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Ährengras
Dieffenbachie
In French
Folle avoine
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
oat Grass
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
aveia-
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Owies trawa
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
oat Grass
Caladium
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Danthonia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Aroideae
Properties of Oatgrass and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Dumbcane. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes. 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 Oatgrass and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Dumbcane
Season and care of Oatgrass and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Dumbcane season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Dumbcane Physical Information
Oatgrass and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Oatgrass and Dumbcane
Care of Oatgrass and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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.