About American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Fuller's Teasel
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Fullers Karde
In French
américaine Aloe
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Fullera Oset
In Latin
American Aloe
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Agavaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel. American Aloe has thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel
Care of American Aloe and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.