About Fuller's Teasel and African Violet
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
African violet
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Fullers Karde
African Violet
In French
Cardère à foulon
African Violet
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Violeta africana
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
African Violet
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Violet africano
In Polish
Fullera Oset
African Violet
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
African Violet
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Cyrtandroideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and African Violet. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and African Violet has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and African Violet season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and African Violet Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet
Care of Fuller's Teasel and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.