Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Brazil
Types
Not available
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
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
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
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
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Ukiuki
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Ukiuki
Dieffenbachie
In French
Ukiuki
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Ukiuki
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Ukiuki
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Ukiuki
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Dianella
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Ukiuki and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Dumbcane. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Dumbcane
Season and care of Ukiuki and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and Dumbcane Physical Information
Ukiuki and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Dumbcane are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Ukiuki and Dumbcane
Care of Ukiuki and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.