Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Spider mites
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Nickende Distel
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
musk Thistle
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Hedysarum
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.