Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Chicago Hardy Fig
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
अंजीर
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Feige
Fullers Karde
In French
figue
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
higo
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Σύκο
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Figura
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Figa
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Fig
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel. Chicago Hardy Fig doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Chicago Hardy Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Chicago Hardy Fig has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicago Hardy Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Chicago Hardy Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Chicago Hardy Fig flower color: Green
Chicago Hardy Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicago Hardy Fig 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 Chicago Hardy Fig 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.