Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Ranunculus
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Ranunkel
Dieffenbachie
In French
Ranunculus
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
ranúnculo
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Ranunculus
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Alismatales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Dumbcane. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Dumbcane
Season and care of Ranunculus and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Dumbcane Physical Information
Ranunculus and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Ranunculus and Dumbcane
Care of Ranunculus and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.