Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Fullers Karde
Brasil Baum
In French
Cardère à foulon
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Fullera Oset
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Brazilwood doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.