Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Alocasia
In German
Fullers Karde
Alocasia
In French
Cardère à foulon
Alocasia
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Alocasia
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Alocasia
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Alocasia
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Aglaonema
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Alocasia 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 Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.