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About Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke


About Artichoke and Fuller's Teasel


What is

Life Span
Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs   
Vegetable   

Origin
Europe, Asia   
Mediterranean   

Types
Not Available   
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
9   
99+

Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates   
Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
5.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
1.05 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple   
Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Glandular   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Intestinal gas   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Wildflower   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum   
Cynara cardunculus   

Common Name
Fuller's Teasel   
Artichoke   

In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel   
Artichoke   

In German
Fullers Karde   
Artischocke   

In French
Cardère à foulon   
Artichaut   

In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller   
Alcachofa   

In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller   
αγκινάρα   

In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller   
Alcachofra   

In Polish
Fullera Oset   
Karczoch   

In Latin
Teasel Fullonis   
cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Dipsacales   
Asterales   

Family
Dipsacaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Dipsacus   
Cynara   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cynareae   

Subfamily
Dipsacoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
16   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke

Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke

Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.

Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke Physical Information

Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke are as follows:

Care of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke

Care of Fuller's Teasel and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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