Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
America, Europe
Brazil
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Ornamental plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
not available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Verbena
Dumbcane
In Hindi
verbena
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Eisenkraut
Dieffenbachie
In French
verveine
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Verbena
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
λουίζα
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
verbena
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
werbena
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Grindelia
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Verbenaceae
Araceae
Genus
Verbena
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Properties of Verbena and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Dumbcane. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Verbena has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough and Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough. 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 Verbena and Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Dumbcane
Season and care of Verbena and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Dumbcane season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Dumbcane Physical Information
Verbena and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Dumbcane are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Verbena and Dumbcane
Care of Verbena and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena 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.