About Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
China, Korea
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Fullers Karde
In French
Chinese Holly
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Dipsacales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel. Chinese Holly has thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Chinese Holly and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly 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 Chinese Holly 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.