Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Not Available
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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, Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Diseases
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DYCKIA brevifolia
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Sawblade
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Sawblade
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Sawblade
Dieffenbachie
In French
Sawblade
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Dyckia piña
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Sawblade
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Sawblade
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Sawblade
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Sawblade
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Alismatales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Dyckia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sawblade and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Sawblade and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Sawblade and Dumbcane. Sawblade has thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Sawblade does not have fragrant flowers. Sawblade 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 Sawblade and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sawblade and Dumbcane
Season and care of Sawblade and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Sawblade and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sawblade is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Sawblade and Dumbcane Physical Information
Sawblade and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sawblade and Dumbcane are as follows:
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Sawblade leaf color: Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Sawblade and Dumbcane
Care of Sawblade and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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.