Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Enkianthus
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Enkianthus
Fullers Karde
In French
Enkianthus
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Enkianthus
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Enkianthus
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Enkianthus
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel. Enkianthus doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Enkianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Enkianthus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel 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 Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Enkianthus and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Enkianthus 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.