Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Nickende Distel
In French
catasetum barbu
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
musk Thistle
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle. Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Catasetum does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Catasetum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Musk Thistle 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 Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.