Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Fields, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
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
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
TILLANDSIA
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Air Plant, Airplant
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Air Plant
In German
Fullers Karde
Klimaanlagen
In French
Cardère à foulon
Plante air
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Planta de Aire
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Air φυτών
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Air planta
In Polish
Fullera Oset
powietrza
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Air Planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Air Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Air Plant 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 Air Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Air Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Air Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Air Plant is Not Available.
Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Air Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Air Plant flower color: Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink and Plum
- Air Plant leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Air Plant 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 Air Plant pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Air Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.