Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Brazil
Types
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Ornamental plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Urban areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AERIDES quinquevulnera
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
Dumbcane
In Hindi
आर्किड
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Orchidee
Dieffenbachie
In French
Orchidée
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Orquídea
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Ορχιδέα
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Orquídea
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Orchidea
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Aerides
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Orchid and Dumbcane
Season and care of Orchid and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Orchid is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid and Dumbcane Physical Information
Orchid and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid and Dumbcane are as follows:
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
Orchid leaf color: Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Orchid and Dumbcane
Care of Orchid and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid 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 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.